439231

Hexadecyltrimethylammonium hydroxide solution

10 wt. % in H₂O

• Synonym(s): N,N,N-Trimethylhexadecan-1-aminium hydroxide, Cetyltrimethylammonium hydroxide, Trimethylhexadecylammonium hydroxide
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₅N(OH)(CH₃)₃
• CAS Number: 505-86-2
• Molecular Weight: 301.55
• Beilstein: 3723055
• MDL number: MFCD00041921
• UNSPSC Code: 12352106
• PubChem Substance ID: 24867492
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• form: liquid
• concentration: 10 wt. % in H₂O
• refractive index: n20/D 1.351
• density: 0.988 g/mL at 25 °C
• functional group: amine
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [OH-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C
• InChI: 1S/C19H42N.H2O/c1-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20(2,3)4;/h5-19H2,1-4H3;1H2/q+1;/p-1
• InChI key: WJLUBOLDZCQZEV-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Description

Application

Hexadecyltrimethylammonium hydroxide solution is a surfactant used in:

• Synthesis of microporous and mesoporous aluminosilicate molecular sieves such as MCM-41 and MCM-48.
• Hydrothermal preparation of manganese dioxide (MnO₂) nanoflower.
• Synthesis of cetyltrimethylammonium hydroperoxide, a reagent used for promoting phosphate ester hydrolysis.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H314
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves