Tetradecyltrimethylammonium chloride

• CAT Number: I041506
• CAS Number: 4574-04-3
• Molecular Formula: C17H38ClN
• Molecular Weight: 291.95
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: trimethyl(tetradecyl)azanium;chloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C17H38N.ClH/c1-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(2,3)4;/h5-17H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
• InChIKey: CEYYIKYYFSTQRU-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C.[Cl-]

Tetradecyltrimethylammonium chloride (Cat No.:I041506) is a quaternary ammonium compound with a long hydrophobic tetradecyl chain and a positively charged nitrogen center. It is commonly used as a surfactant, emulsifier, and dispersing agent in various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. It is also employed in laboratory settings for its role in the preparation of micelles, phase transfer catalysis, and membrane technologies. Due to its amphiphilic nature, it helps modify the surface properties of materials and can act as a phase transfer agent for chemical reactions.