Benzyldimethylhexadecylammonium Chloride

Powerful Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Performance – As a specialized quaternary ammonium compound, it delivers stable bactericidal and anti-infective capabilities. It serves as an efficient preservative and antibacterial ingredient, applicable for research and formulation targeting oral, pharyngeal and ocular microbial infections.

Superior Cationic Surfactant Properties – This high-performance cationic surfactant features excellent surface activity and emulsifying capacity. It effectively optimizes formula uniformity and stability, serving as a functional auxiliary material for pharmaceutical preparation systems.

Distinct Lipophilic Characteristics – Possessing prominent lipophilicity and limited water solubility, it readily binds with biological membranes. This unique trait strengthens its antibacterial penetration and anti-inflammatory efficacy, boosting overall functional performance.

Multi-Functional Pharmaceutical Excipient – Integrating sterilization, antisepsis and anti-inflammatory effects, it is a versatile pharmaceutical-grade auxiliary raw material, meeting the compounding demands of multiple medicinal formulations.

Product Description

Benzyldimethylhexadecylammonium Chloride, also referred to as Cetaxonium chloride, is a key single-component constituent of benzalkonium chloride. With a stable long-chain alkyl quaternary ammonium structure, it combines surfactant, bacteriostatic and pharmacological auxiliary properties, enjoying wide applicability in fine chemistry and pharmaceutical industries.

Benzyldimethylhexadecylammonium Chloride

Product Parameters

Melting point 55-65 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 550.14°C (rough estimate)
Density 0.9089 (rough estimate)
Vapor pressure 0Pa at 25℃
Refractive index 1.6000 (estimate)
Storage temp. room temp
Solubility DMSO: 100 mg/mL (252.47 mM)
Form Powder
Color White to creamy-white
Water Solubility MODERATELY SOLUBLE
Merck 142,017
BRN 3802341
LogP3.022 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference122-18-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry SystemBenzyl hexadecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (122-18-9)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes Xi,N,C
Risk Statements 36/37/38-50/53-50-34-21/22
Safety Statements 61-45-36/37/39-26-60
RIDADR UN 3077 9/PG 3
WGK Germany 3
RTECS BO6822450
3
TSCA Yes
HazardClass 8
HS Code 29239000
Toxicityeye-rbt 150 mg MLD ARZNAD 9,349,59
Hazard Codes Xi,N,C
Risk Statements 36/37/38-50/53-50-34-21/22
Safety Statements 61-45-36/37/39-26-60
RIDADR UN 3077 9/PG 3

Application Scenarios

Primarily utilized as a pharmaceutical excipient, antibacterial preservative and anti-inflammatory base material for medicinal products. Beyond pharmaceutical usage, it acts as an efficient industrial catalyst, emulsifier and antistatic agent, also serving as a core bactericidal raw material for daily disinfection and fine chemical manufacturing scenarios.

Benzyldimethylhexadecylammonium Chloride

Online Consultation

Please fill out the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible