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Quaternium-87 (Imidazolium Ester Quaternary Ammonium Compound)

CAS 92201-88-2 · Formula C23H50ClNO3

A vegetable-derived ester-quat for substantive, low-build conditioning in hair care. It is used in hair-care formulations as a conditioning and antistatic agent.

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HS Code
3402.41
At a Glance
Material Family
Surfactants - Cationic
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Conditioning · Surfactancy
Solubility
typical: dispersible to soluble in water; soluble in polar organic solvents
Functional Roles
Conditioning Surfactancy
Industries Served
Beauty & Personal Care
Applications & Use Cases
  • ▸ Hair conditioning: Improves combability and softness in rinse-off and leave-on products.
  • ▸ Antistatic agent: Reduces static charge on hair fibers.
  • ▸ Conditioner and mask systems: Cationic active for detangling formulations.
Physical Properties
appearance
typical: pale yellow to amber liquid or paste (supplied form depends on carrier/active level)
physical_state
typical: liquid to soft paste
odor
typical: faint fatty/characteristic
solubility
typical: dispersible to soluble in water; soluble in polar organic solvents
ionic_character
cationic
ph_value
typical: 4.0-7.0 (1-10% aqueous dispersion)
Safety & Handling
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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
3402 . 41
Chapter 34
Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing and lubricating preparations, waxes
Heading 34.02
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 3402.41
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
92201-88-2
Molecular Formula
C23H50ClNO3
Synonyms & Trade Names
Quaternium-87 Imidazolium compounds, 2-(C9-19 and C9-19-unsatd. alkyl)-1-((C10-20 and C10-20-unsatd. amido)ethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1-Me, Me sulfates Imidazolium ester quaternary ammonium compound Methyl-1-(C10-20 acylamidoethyl)-2-(C9-19 alkyl) imidazolinium methosulfate Fatty acyl imidazolinium esterquat (methylsulfate)
Full Description

A cationic conditioning surfactant (CAS 90383-16-7), INCI name Quaternium-87, an imidazolium ester quat carrying mixed C9-C19 alkyl chains. It is used in hair-care formulations as a conditioning and antistatic agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quaternium-87 made of?

Quaternium-87 (CAS 90383-16-7, INCI Quaternium-87) is an imidazolium ester quat carrying mixed C9-C19 alkyl chains. It is a cationic conditioning surfactant within the cationic surfactant family, with formula reported as C15H17NO for the base structure.

What is Quaternium-87 used for in hair products?

It is used as a conditioning and antistatic agent in hair care. Quaternium-87 improves combability and softness in rinse-off and leave-on products and serves as a cationic active in detangling, conditioner, and mask systems.

Is Quaternium-87 a silicone?

No. Quaternium-87 is an imidazolium ester quaternary ammonium compound, not a silicone. It delivers cationic conditioning through its quaternary nitrogen and alkyl chains rather than through a silicone backbone.

What CAS number and HS code apply to Quaternium-87?

It is supplied under CAS 90383-16-7 and classified under HS heading 3402.41 (cationic organic surface-active agents). Confirm the final import classification with your customs broker for your destination market.

What is the cost of bulk Quaternium-87 and how is it packaged?

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