Cetyl chloride

Cetyl chloride

CAS Number
4860031
Molecular Formula
C16H33Cl

About Cetyl chloride

1-chlorohexadecane (CAS 112-52-7) serves as a fundamental alkylating agent in the high purity fine chemicals sector, specifically required for the synthesis of quaternary ammonium compounds like cetylpyridinium chloride used in oral care and pharmaceutical formulations. Cetyl chloride acts as a critical building block ...

Cetyl chloride Specifications

CAS Number
4860031
Molecular Formula
C16H33Cl
Molecular Weight
260.89 g/mol
IUPAC Name
1-chlorohexadecane
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCl
InChI Key
CLWAXFZCVYJLLM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Weight
260.89 g/mol
Physical appearance
Colorless to light yellow liquid or a low melting solid

Organic Synthesis Intermediate

An essential alkylating agent and precursor used in the synthesis of various specialty chemicals, including cetylpyridinium chloride and other quaternary ammonium compounds

Surfactant Intermediate

A functional building block utilized in the production of cationic surfactants for industrial formulations and personal care products

Alkylating Agent

A versatile long-chain alkyl halide employed in chemical manufacturing to introduce C16 hydrophobic chains into complex organic molecules

Industrial Chemical Building Block

A high-purity reagent used in the formulation of polymer additives, lubricants, and advanced materials to improve hydrophobic properties and surface stability.

Cetyl chloride FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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