Cetyl chloride

Cetyl chloride

CAS Number
4860031
Molecular Formula
C16H33Cl

About Cetyl chloride

Cetyl chloride (CAS 112-18-5), also known as 1-chlorohexadecane, serves as a critical high purity fine chemicals intermediate in the synthesis of quaternary ammonium compounds like CTAC, which are essential for high-performance hair conditioners and antistatic agents in the US personal care sector. Hexadecyl chloride (...

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 (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

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

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