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| Catalog Number | CI-GU-0195 |
| Product Name | Cetrimonium Bromide |
| CAS | 57-09-0 |
| Structure |  |
| Synonyms | 1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide;Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide;N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-hexadecanaminium bromide;CTAB;CETAB |
| IUPAC Name | hexadecyl(trimethyl)azanium;bromide |
| Molecular Weight | 364.4 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C19H42BrN |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C19H42N.BrH/c1-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20(2,3)4;/h5-19H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1 |
| InChI Key | LZZYPRNAOMGNLH-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| Melting Point | 248-251 °C |
| Purity | 95% |
| Density | 1.11 g/mL |
| Appearance | Solid / Paste |
| Isomeric SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C.[Br-] |
What is the chemical formula of Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide?
The chemical formula of Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide is C19H42BrN.
What is the solubility of Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide in water?
The solubility of Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide in water is 50 mg/mL.
What is the color of Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide in its powder form?
Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide is white in color in its powder form.
What is the pH range of Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide in water?
The pH range of Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide in water is 5.0-7.0.
How is Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide classified in terms of toxicity?
Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide is classified as Xn and N in terms of hazard codes.
What is one of the uses of Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide?
Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide is used as a cationic surfactant in the synthesis of Mesoporous γ-Fe2O3.
How is Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide used in DNA extraction?
Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide is used as a cationic detergent in DNA extraction to isolate high molecular weight DNA.
What is the specific role of cetrimonium bromide in cosmetic preparations?
Cetrimonium bromide acts as a quaternary ammonium salt that prevents the proliferation of bacteria, fungi, and yeast in cosmetic preparation and also acts as an emulsifying agent.
How can Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide be purified?
Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide can be purified by crystallization from ethanol, ethanol/benzene, or from wet acetone after extracting with petroleum ether.
What is one of the stability considerations for Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide?
Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide is stable but incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and should be protected from moisture.
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