Dodecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide
Dodecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide (DTAB) is a quaternary ammonium compound consisting of a dodecyl (C12) alkyl chain attached to a trimethylammonium head group paired with a bromide counterion. It typically appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder or flakes and is soluble in water and many polar solvents. DTAB is widely used as a cationic surfactant, antiseptic, disinfectant, and phase transfer catalyst in industrial applications. It finds uses in fabric softeners, hair conditioners, antimicrobial formulations, detergents, and as a reagent in biochemical and pharmaceutical research.
Grade
- Industrial
Other Names
- Lauryl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide
Form
- Solid
Abbreviations
- DTAB