Tetradecyl Dimethyl (Ethylbenzyl) Ammonium Chloride (C14-EB) CAS 27479-29-4

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Tetradecyl Dimethyl (Ethylbenzyl) Ammonium Chloride (C14-EB)

CAS 27479-29-4

Tetradecyl Dimethyl (Ethylbenzyl) Ammonium Chloride (CAS 27479-29-4) is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound featuring a C14 alkyl chain and an ethylbenzyl group attached to the nitrogen atom. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder with excellent solubility in water and polar organic solvents. This cationic surfactant exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi, and viruses by disrupting microbial cell membranes through electrostatic interaction. It is widely used as an active ingredient in disinfectants, sanitizers, and antiseptic formulations for hospitals, food processing, and industrial facilities. Additionally, it serves as an effective phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis and as an emulsifier, antistatic agent, and dispersant in textile processing, water treatment, pesticide formulations, and asphalt emulsification. The product offers high active matter content, low free amine residues, and stable pH in aqueous solution, making it a versatile and reliable choice for various industrial and pharmaceutical applications.

>> Main Uses

Tetradecyl Dimethyl (Ethylbenzyl) Ammonium Chloride (C14-EB, CAS 27479-29-4) is primarily used as a broad-spectrum disinfectant and antimicrobial agent in surface sanitizers, hospital disinfectants, and antiseptic formulations, effectively controlling bacteria, fungi, and viruses by disrupting microbial cell membranes. In organic synthesis, it functions as an efficient phase transfer catalyst, facilitating chemical reactions between immiscible aqueous and organic phases to improve reaction rates and yields. The compound also serves as a versatile industrial additive, acting as an emulsifier in asphalt and pesticide formulations, an antistatic agent and leveling agent in textile processing, and a microbicide and algaecide in water treatment systems. Additionally, it is employed as a preservative in paints, adhesives, and wood processing to prevent microbial deterioration and extend product shelf life. In food processing, particularly for raw sugarcane juice, it is approved as an antimicrobial agent to control microbial growth during delayed processing.

>> Technical Specifications

>> Package and Storage Conditions

• Packaged in lBC tanks or blue plastic drums.

• Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.

• Keep away from fire sources and oxidants.

• Avoid high temperatures and humid environments to prevent caking due tomoisture absorption.