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Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide

Hexadecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide; CTAB; Cetrimonium Bromide; Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Bromide

CAS 57-09-0

Chemical Formula C19H42BrN

Molecular Weight 340.00 g/mol

Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide is a cationic surfactant composed of a long-chain cetyl group linked to a trimethylammonium head with bromide as the counterion. It exhibits strong surface activity, emulsifying ability, and antimicrobial properties. CTAB is widely used in personal care, fabric conditioning, nanotechnology, and chemical synthesis applications where cationic surfactants are required.

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Industrial Uses

1. Personal Care

Hair Conditioning Agent: Improves softness, detangling, and manageability by neutralizing static charges.
Skin Conditioning: Functions as a cationic emulsifier in creams and lotions, enhancing smooth application and moisture retention.

2. Fabric solutions

Fabric Softener Ingredient: Provides softness and antistatic properties in laundry and textile processing.
Textile Finishing: Enhances feel and reduces static in fibers during finishing processes.

3. Performance Chemicals

Phase Transfer Agent: Facilitates chemical reactions between immiscible phases in industrial processes.
Cationic Surfactant in Formulations: Stabilizes emulsions and dispersions in specialty chemical manufacturing.

4. Water Treatments

Disinfectant: Controls microbial growth in water treatment, cooling systems, and cleaning solutions.
Biocide for Industrial Systems: Applied in paper mills, cooling towers, and oilfield water systems.

Specifications

ASSAY	≥ 98.0%
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Odor	Mild, characteristic, amine-like
Boiling Point	Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point	237–243 °C
Density	~1.0 g/cm³ (at 20 °C)
Solubility	Soluble in water, alcohols, chloroform; insoluble in ether
Viscosity	Not fixed (forms micellar/viscous solutions in water)
Flash Point	Not applicable (decomposes on heating, non-volatile solid)

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FAQs

1. What is the current price of Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide in India?
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2. Where can I buy Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide in India?
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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide?
Our minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide is designed to cater to both small-scale and large-scale needs. The MOQ depends on the packing size of the product which could range from 25 kg to 200 kg.

4. How can I ensure the quality of Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide supplied by Multichem?
We adhere to stringent quality control processes to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of purity and effectiveness. They undergo rigorous testing and quality checks to guarantee that they comply with industry specifications. We provide a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) with every shipment to ensure transparency and quality assurance.