Cetrimonium Bromide

Cetrimonium Bromide is a quaternary ammonium compound widely used as a surfactant and conditioning agent.

CAS:

57-09-0

Formula:

C₁₉H₄₂BrN

Molar Weight

364.45 g/mol

Melting Point

249–253 °C

Boiling Point

Decomposes before boiling

Density

1.0 g/cm³

Forms

White crystalline powder or flakes

Odor

Mild, characteristic surfactant odor

Key applications

Improves hair softness and manageability.
Acts as effective antistatic conditioning agent.
Enhances surfactant stability in formulations.
Facilitates micelle formation in solutions.
Provides gentle antimicrobial cleaning action.

Industries

Cosmetics and personal care
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Chemical research laboratories
Household cleaning products
Biotechnology and nanomaterials

Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, CTAB, Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide

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