Name: Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide
Cas: 1119-97-9
Purity: 99%
MOQ: 1KG
Directory Guidance on Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide
Chemical Structure
Basic Info
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide, abbreviated as TTAB, is a quaternary ammonium salt compound with cationic surfactant properties. The basic information is as follows:
Chemical properties of Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide
Molecular weight: 336.39
CAS number: 1119-97-7
The structure of Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide: The molecule contains a long tetradecyl chain and a trimethylamine group, which balance the charge through bromide ions.
The appearance of Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide is usually a white powder or crystalline solid, which is easily soluble in water.
Classification and Characteristics of Tetradecyltrimethylammonium Bromide
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide is a cationic surfactant belonging to the quaternary ammonium salt class. It has good surface activity and can significantly reduce the surface tension of water. It has functions such as emulsification, dispersion, and solubilization
The main uses of Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide
Industrial applications: widely used as emulsifiers, dispersants, and wetting agents, applied in the textile, leather, papermaking, and water treatment industries.
Biochemical applications: Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide is commonly used as a stain remover for protein extraction and purification, or as a stabilizer in electrophoresis processes.
Nanomaterial synthesis: Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide is used as a template to assist in the synthesis of metal nanoparticles and mesoporous materials.
Fungicide: It has antibacterial and disinfectant properties and is used in personal care products and disinfectant formulations.
Cosmetics: Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide acts as an emulsifier and anti-static agent in personal care products such as hair conditioners and shampoos
The Safety and Hazards of Tetradecyltrimethylammonium Bromide
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide is irritating to the skin and eyes and is a corrosive chemical. Proper protective measures should be taken during operation.
Hazard classification: Corrosive (R34)
Safety measures: Avoid inhalation and ingestion, wear protective gloves and goggles.
Properties and Properties of Tetradecyltrimethylammonium Bromide
Water solubility: easily soluble in water, forming a transparent solution.
Surface activity: effectively reduces the surface tension of water, suitable for solution stability and interface regulation.
Overall, Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide is a powerful surfactant widely used in scientific research and industry, particularly in the fields of emulsification, dispersion, and nanomaterial preparation.
Product Introduction
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide Chemical Properties |
Melting point | 245-250 °C(lit.) |
density | 1.1328 (rough estimate) |
vapor pressure | 0Pa at 25℃ |
refractive index | 1.5260 (estimate) |
storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
solubility | DMF: 2 mg/ml DMSO: 16 mg/ml Ethanol: 33 mg/ml PBS (pH 7.2): 5 mg/ml |
form | Fine Crystalline Powder |
color | White |
PH | pH (50g/l, 25℃ : 4.0~6.0 |
Water Solubility | H2O:10%(w/v) 20 g/100 mL |
λmax | λ: 240 nm Amax: ≤0.08 λ: 250 nm Amax: ≤0.05 λ: 260 nm Amax: ≤0.04 λ: 500 nm Amax: ≤0.02 |
Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
Product Name | Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide |
Specification | 99% |
Appearance | White particles |
Grade | Cosmetic Grade |
Odor | Characteristic |
MOQ | 1KG |
Storage conditions | Store in cool & dry place, Keep away from strong light and heat. |
Sample | Available |
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide Basic information |
Physical properties |
Product Name: | Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide |
Synonyms: | alkyl*trimethylammoniumbromide*(c14,5%c16);alkyltrimethylammoniumbromide;alkyltrimethylammoniumbromide(c14,5%c16);Tetradecanaminium,N,N,N-trimethyl-,bromide;tetradecyltrimethyl-ammoniubromide;MYRTRIMONIUM BROMIDE;(1-Tetradecyl)trimethylammonium bromide;TETRADECYLTRIMETHYLAMMONIUM BROMIDE, FOR IPC |
CAS: | 1119-97-7 |
MF: | C17H38N.Br |
MW: | 336.39 |
EINECS: | 214-291-9 |
Product Packaging
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide, TTAB, abbreviated as TTAB, is a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant with a wide range of applications, as follows:
1. Surfactants and emulsifiers
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide is mainly used as a surfactant in industry and laboratory, with good emulsifying, dispersing, wetting, and solubilization effects.
Widely used in the textile, leather processing, papermaking, and water treatment industries
2. Laboratory use
In biochemical and molecular biology experiments, Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide is used as a detergent or protein extractant, particularly suitable for the separation and purification of proteins and lipids
Used for DNA and RNA experiments, it assists in electrophoresis, microscopic analysis, and other operations by interacting with biomolecules.
3. Synthesis of nanomaterials
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide as a template for the preparation of nanomaterials, nanotubes, and other novel structures
TTAB acts as a stabilizer or structure directing agent in the synthesis of metal nanoparticles and mesoporous materials.
Antibacterial and fungicidal agents
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide has a certain bactericidal and disinfectant effect and is used in the production of disinfectants and antibacterial products. The structure of quaternary ammonium salts endows them with effective antibacterial activity, and they are widely used in personal care products, cleaning agents, and industrial disinfectants
4. Cosmetics and personal care products
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide, as an emulsifier and softener, is commonly used in hair conditioners, shampoos, skin care products, etc. to help improve the texture and effectiveness of products.
5. Electrochemical and Surface Research
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide is used as an electrolyte in electrochemical experiments or to study physical and chemical properties such as interfacial phenomena and surface tension.
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