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Sigma-Aldrich

Ethylhexadecyldimethylammonium bromide

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Ethylhexadecyldimethylammonium bromide, Hexadecylethyldimethylammonium bromide

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C2H5N(CH3)2C16H33Br
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
378.47
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352107
EC Index Number:
204-672-8
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

form

solid

potency

500 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

mp

178-186 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C20H44N.BrH/c1-5-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21(3,4)6-2;/h5-20H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1

InChI key

VUFOSBDICLTFMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Application

  • Heavy metal removal from industrial effluents: Ethylhexadecyldimethylammonium bromide is utilized as an ionic solid impregnated in chitosan for the effective removal of heavy metals like Cd(II) and Hg(II) from industrial effluents. This application underscores its potential in environmental cleanup and wastewater treatment technologies (Shekhawat et al., 2017).

Analysis Note

Assay (argentometric): ≥ 98.0 %
Identity (IR): passes test

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3


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