Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide / CTAB
Specification:
| Item | Specifications |
| Appearance | White to off-whitepowder |
| Active Assay | ≥98% |
| Water content | ≤0.5% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤0.5% |
Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide / CTAB
Application Usage:
Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide is in the form of white or light yellow crystals to powder, and is easily soluble in isopropyl alcohol.
1. Industrial & Chemical Applications
- Emulsifier: Used for natural/synthetic rubber, silicone oil, and asphalt emulsions.
- Antistatic/Softening Agent: Applied in synthetic fibers, textiles, and leather processing.
- Phase-Transfer Catalyst: Facilitates organic synthesis reactions.
- Bentonite Modifier: Acts as a coating agent for organic bentonite.
2. Biological & Medical Uses
- DNA Extraction: Lyses cell membranes and precipitates nucleic acids (e.g., plant DNA isolation).
- Antimicrobial Disinfectant: Effective against bacteria (e.g., Gram-positive/negative) and fungi in water treatment or medical settings.
- Protein Electrophoresis: Helps determine protein molecular weights.
3. Material Science
- Nanoparticle Synthesis: Stabilizes gold/silver nanoparticles during production.
- Solder Paste Additive: Enhances surface activity in solder fluxes for improved welding performance.
4. Consumer & Specialty Products
- Cosmetics: Functions as a hair conditioner, antistatic agent, and emulsifier in shampoos/creams.
- Cleaning Agents: Used in detergents and algae inhibitors for water treatment3.
Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide / CTAB
Package and Shipping:
Class 9 danger goods, 25kg/drum
Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide / CTAB
Storage:
Store in low temperature, ventilated and dry; stored separately from food ingredients
