Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride

At a Glance

Material Family

Surfactants - Cationic

Record Type

Pure compound

Primary Role

Conditioning

Functional Roles

Conditioning

INCI Name

PALMITAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CosIng Functions

ANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONING

Industries Served

Beauty & Personal Care

Applications & Use Cases

▸ Conditioning: cationic conditioning agent in hair-care formulations
▸ Antistatic: reduces static on hair and fibers
▸ Substantivity: cationic charge promotes deposition onto negatively charged surfaces

Safety & Handling

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HS / Tariff Classification

Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading

2923 . 90

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

Heading 29.23

Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)

Subheading 2923.90

6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits

Chemical Identity

CAS Number

51277-96-4

Molecular Formula

C22H47ClN2O

Molecular Weight

391.1 g/mol

IUPAC Name

3-(hexadecanoylamino)propyl-trimethylazanium chloride

INCI Name

PALMITAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

PubChem CID

171016

InChI Key

IREAODMQYCOAGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms & Trade Names

Palmitamidopropyltrimonium chloride (Hexadecylamidopropyl)trimethylammonium chloride VARISOFT PATC TEGO CARE CE 40 PELLETS 1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-3-((1-oxohexadecyl)amino)-, chloride 1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-3-((1-oxohexadecyl)amino)-, chloride (1:1) TRIMETHYL(3-PALMITAMIDOPROPYL)AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-3-[(1-oxohexadecyl)amino]-, chloride 1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-3-[(1-oxohexadecyl)amino]-, chloride (1:1) PALMITAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE [INCI] 3-(hexadecanoylamino)propyl-trimethylazanium;chloride 3-(hexadecanoylamino)propyl-trimethylazanium chloride

Full Description

Palmitamidopropyltrimonium chloride (CAS 51277-96-4; C22H47ClN2O) is a quaternary ammonium (cationic) surfactant based on a palmitic-acid amidopropyl chain. It is used as a cationic conditioning and antistatic agent in personal-care formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is palmitamidopropyltrimonium chloride?

Palmitamidopropyltrimonium chloride (CAS 51277-96-4; C22H47ClN2O) is a quaternary ammonium (cationic) surfactant based on a palmitic-acid amidopropyl chain. It is used as a cationic conditioning and antistatic agent in personal-care formulations.

What is palmitamidopropyltrimonium chloride used for?

It serves as a cationic conditioning agent in hair-care formulations and an antistatic agent on hair and fibers. Its positive charge promotes substantivity, depositing onto negatively charged surfaces.

What is another name for palmitamidopropyltrimonium chloride?

It is the INCI name for this palmitamidopropyl quaternary ammonium chloride surfactant, identified by CAS 51277-96-4, in the cationic surfactant family.

What is the HS code for palmitamidopropyltrimonium chloride?

It is classified under HS heading 2923.90 (quaternary ammonium salts). Confirm the destination-country tariff subheading with your customs broker.

What grades and bulk packaging are available?

RawSource supplies palmitamidopropyltrimonium chloride in drums, IBC totes, and bulk to formulators, with a CoA and SDS on each shipment. Contact us with your required volume and packaging for a bulk quote.

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