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(2-Aminoethyl)trimethylammonium chloride hydrochloride (CAS 3399-67-5)

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Alternate Names:
Cholaminchloride hydrochloride
CAS Number:
3399-67-5
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
175.10
Molecular Formula:
NH2CH2CH2N(Cl)(CH3)3•HCl
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(2-Aminoethyl)trimethylammonium chloride hydrochloride, known as ATMC-HCl, serves as an ionic surfactant in polymer synthesis and nanomaterial fabrication. It also acts as a reagent in biochemical and physiological studies. (2-Aminoethyl)trimethylammonium chloride hydrochloride assists in polymer synthesis by stabilizing the polymerization process and reducing reaction mixture viscosity. In nanomaterial fabrication, it enhances the dispersion of nanomaterials in aqueous solutions. Moreover, (2-Aminoethyl)trimethylammonium chloride hydrochloride serves as a catalyst in protein and other biomolecule reactions during biochemical and physiological studies. (2-Aminoethyl)trimethylammonium chloride hydrochloride, as a quaternary ammonium salt, showcases a trimethylammonium cation and a chloride anion. The cation has a large hydrophobic surface area, making it an effective surfactant. Conversely, the anion′s strong affinity for water molecules makes it an excellent stabilizer. The cation and anion interact to form an ionic bond, which is responsible for the surfactant and stabilizing properties of (2-Aminoethyl)trimethylammonium chloride hydrochloride.


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(2-Aminoethyl)trimethylammonium chloride hydrochloride, 1 g

sc-237910
1 g
$215.00

(2-Aminoethyl)trimethylammonium chloride hydrochloride, 5 g

sc-237910A
5 g
$921.00