Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, Di-C14-18-Alkyldimethyl, Chlorides (often abbreviated “Di-C14-18 QAC”) are a group of cationic surfactants / disinfectant salts comprising ammonium ions with two long (C14–C18) alkyl chains and a chloride counter-ion.
CAS:
68002-59-5
Formula:
CₙH₂ₙ₊₄ClN
Molar Weight
≈ 530.395 g/mol
Melting Point
131 °C
Boiling Point
Decomposes before boiling
Density
0.9 – 1.0 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Forms
white to yellowish waxy solid, paste, or liquid
Odor
Mild, characteristic amine-like or slightly “chemical” odor.
