Catalog Number
ACM17301530-1
IUPAC Name
Docosyl(trimethyl)azanium;chloride
Synonyms
1-Docosanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride;Docosyltrimethylammonium chloride;N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-docosanaminium chloride
Molecular Formula
C25H54ClN
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C.[Cl-]
InChI
YSJGOMATDFSEED-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI Key
InChI=1S/C25H54N.ClH/c1-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26(2,3)4;/h5-25H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
Appearance
white, waxy solid
Application
1. Hair conditioner: Behentrimonium Chloride is commonly used in hair conditioners as a conditioning agent, as it helps to detangle and soften hair.
2. Skin care: The compound is also used in skincare products, such as lotions and creams, as a softening agent and emulsifier.
3. Antistatic agent: Behentrimonium Chloride helps to reduce static cling in various products, such as laundry detergents and fabric softeners.
4. Cleaning agent: It is used in household cleaning products, such as all-purpose cleaners and surface cleaners, to enhance their cleaning power and make them more effective.
5. Industrial applications: Behentrimonium Chloride is also used in a wide range of industrial applications, including as an emulsifier in oil drilling fluids, and as a dispersant in coatings and plastics.
Physical State
Solid/Paste
Typical Applications
Emulsifying agent
