Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Hydroxide (10% in Water)

CAS: 505-86-2

Ref. 3D-FH63006

Product Information

• Name: Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Hydroxide (10% in Water)
• Synonyms: Cetyltrimethylammonium Hydroxide (10% in Water), (1-Hexadecyl)trimethylammonium hydroxide, 1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, 1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide (1:1), Ammonium, hexadecyltrimethyl-, hydroxide, Cetyltrimethylammonium Hydroxide, Hexadecyltrimethylamm. Hydroxide Conc., Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Hydroxide, Hexadecyltrimethylammoniumhydroxidetitrant, N,N,N-trimethylhexadecan-1-aminium, N,N,N-trimethylhexadecan-1-aminium hydroxide, N-Cetyl Trimethyl AmmoNium Hydroxide 40% solutioN in MethaNol, N-hexadecyltrimethylammonium hydroxide, Trimethylhexadecylammonium hydroxide, concentrateCetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Hydroxide

Description

Hexadecyltrimethylammonium hydroxide is a quaternary ammonium compound that has been used as an antimicrobial agent for decades. It is often used in conjunction with other agents, such as cetrimide and benzalkonium chloride, to provide broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. This agent has been shown to inhibit the enzyme activity of some bacteria, including enzymes involved in the synthesis of cell membrane lipids and proteins. Hexadecyltriammonium hydroxide also decreases mitochondrial membrane potential and inhibits the growth of bacterial cells. The use of hexadecyltrimethylammonium hydroxide is limited by its toxicity at high concentrations.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 301.55 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₉H₄₂N·OH
• Purity: Min. 95%