Dodecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride
Dodecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride is a cationic surfactant featuring a dodecyl (C12) alkyl chain attached to a trimethylammonium head group. It typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid and soluble in water and alcohols. This compound is widely used in industry as a fabric softener, antistatic agent, disinfectant, and emulsifier in personal care, textile, and cleaning products. It also serves as a biocide and corrosion inhibitor in water treatment and as a phase transfer catalyst in chemical synthesis.
Grade
- Industrial
Other Names
- Lauryl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride
- Octadecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride
- Stearyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- DTAC
- OTAC
- STAC