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Trimethyloctylammonium chloride (CAS 10108-86-8)

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Alternate Names:
Octyltrimethylammonium chloride
CAS Number:
10108-86-8
Molecular Weight:
207.78
Molecular Formula:
C11H26ClN
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Trimethyloctylammonium chloride, also known as octyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, is a white crystalline solid recognized for its cationic surfactant properties. It dissolves in water and ethanol but is insoluble in ether and benzene. Frequently utilized in scientific endeavors, it serves as an emulsifier, solubilizer, and surfactant. It′s instrumental in the creation of nanoparticles, micelles, and various colloidal structures. Additionally, its applications extend to DNA extraction, protein purification, and cellular imaging. In industrial contexts, especially in oil and gas sectors, it is found in drilling, fracturing, and completion fluids. Trimethyloctylammonium chloride′s strong surfactant attributes make it effective in purifying water and wastewater from contaminants, including radioactive substances.


Trimethyloctylammonium chloride (CAS 10108-86-8) References

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Trimethyloctylammonium chloride, 5 g

sc-229596
5 g
$90.00