Benzalkonium chloride, alkyl distribution from C8H17 to C16H33

Description

CAS: 8001-54-5 | C9H13ClN | 170.66 g/mol

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 8001-54-5
• Molecular Formula: C9H13ClN
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 170.66
• MDL Number: MFCD00145757
• Synonym: Alkyl-benzyl-dimethylammonium chloride

• Melting Point: 40.0°C
• Physical Form: Solid or Thick Gel
• Quantity: 100 g
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH₂N(CH₃)₂RClR=C₈H₁₇toC₁₆H₃₃
• Merck Index: 15, 1061
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 4000g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and acetone,slightly soluble in benzene,almost insoluble in ether
• Percent Purity: 95.0 to 104.0% (anhydrous basis)
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Specific Gravity: 0.98
• Density: 0.9800g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzalkonium chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Harmful if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic life. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not get in eyes,on skin,or on clothing. Avoid release to the environment. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only