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52370
Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide
≥96.0% (AT)
Synonym(s):
CTAB, Cetrimonium bromide, Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, Palmityltrimethylammonium bromide
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| Pack Size | SKU | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | Estimated to ship onApril 13, 2026fromMILWAUKEE | $60.40 | |
| 500 g | Estimated to ship onApril 13, 2026fromMILWAUKEE | $200.00 |
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description
cationic
Quality Level
assay
≥96.0% (AT)
form
powder or chunks
mol wt
364.45 g/mol
technique(s)
UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable, electrophoresis: suitable
mp
248-251 °C (lit.)
solubility
H2O: 1 g/10 mL (warm)
application(s)
detection
SMILES string
[Br-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C
InChI
1S/C19H42N.BrH/c1-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20(2,3)4;/h5-19H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
InChI key
LZZYPRNAOMGNLH-UHFFFAOYSA-M
General description
Application
<li><strong>Sensitive detection in spectroscopy:</strong> The surface-active properties of Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide enhance the FRET effect in Cu-doped NH2-MIL-88(Fe), used for the highly sensitive detection of 3-nitro-L-tyrosine in biomolecular spectroscopy, contributing to advancements in diagnostic techniques and chemical analysis (Xu et al., 2024).</li>
<li><strong>Stabilization of heavy metals:</strong> Utilized in the intercalation-exfoliation modification of vermiculite for the stabilization of heavy metals during the pyrolysis of solid waste and sludge, Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide shows potential in waste management and pollution control, contributing to safer environmental practices (Yang et al., 2024).</li>
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| technique(s) UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable, electrophoresis: suitable | technique(s) DNA extraction: suitable, RNA extraction: suitable | technique(s) - | technique(s) - |
| form powder or chunks | form (solids) | form crystalline, powder or crystals | form powder or crystals |
| assay ≥96.0% (AT) | assay ≥98% | assay ≥99% | assay ≥99% |
| application(s) detection | application(s) genomic analysis | application(s) (DNA extraction) | application(s) - |
| mol wt 364.45 g/mol | mol wt micellar avg mol wt 62,000 | mol wt micellar avg mol wt 62,000 | mol wt micellar avg mol wt 62,000 |
| solubility H2O: 1 g/10 mL (warm) | solubility H2O: 100 mg/mL | solubility H2O: 0.1 M, clear, colorless to faintly yellow | solubility H2O: 1/10 g/mL |
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Danger
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 2 Oral - STOT SE 3
target_organs
Gastrointestinal tract, Respiratory system
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
471.2 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
244 °C - closed cup
ppe
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
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Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 52370-500G | 04061835541478 |
| 52370-100G | 04061835541461 |
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