1-Hexadecylpyridinium Bromide CAS#140-72-7

1.Well-Defined Chemical Structure: Features a clear molecular composition (C₂₁H₃₈BrN) with a molecular weight of 384.4371, ensuring consistent chemical properties and reliable performance.

2.Quaternary Ammonium Compound Characteristics: Belongs to the pyridinium compound family, offering unique chemical properties for applications in chemical and pharmaceutical-related fields.

3.High Application Value: Serves as an important chemical substance with potential uses in research, development, and industrial formulation processes.

4.Stable Identification and Quality Control: Registered with a unique EINECS number (205-428-3), supporting standardized identification and regulatory management in chemical applications.

Product Description

1-Hexadecylpyridinium bromide, also known as cetylpyridinium bromide, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C₂₁H₃₈BrN. It has a molecular weight of 384.4371 and is registered under the EINECS number 205-428-3. This compound is a pyridinium-based substance with defined chemical properties and is widely used in related chemical applications.

1-Hexadecylpyridinium Bromide CAS#140-72-7

Properties

Melting point 63-69 °C
storage temp. Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility Chloroform,Methanol,Acetone,Ethanol[soluble in]
solubility soluble in Chloroform,Methanol,Acetone,Ethanol
form powder to crystal
color White to Almost white
Water Solubility 5 g/L (20 ºC)
BRN 3778948
InChIInChI=1S/C21H38N.BrH/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-16-19-22-20-17-15-18-21-22;/h15,17-18,20-21H,2-14,16,19H2,1H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
InChIKeyDVBJBNKEBPCGSY-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES[N+]1(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)C=CC=CC=1.[Br-]
LogP1.699 (est)
CAS DataBase Reference140-72-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry SystemCetylpyridinium bromide (140-72-7)
Hazard Codes T+,Xi,Xn
Risk Statements 22-26-36/37/38-20/21/22
Safety Statements 26-28-36/37-45-36/37/39-22-36
RIDADR 2811
WGK Germany 3
RTECS UU4848000
HazardClass 6.1(b)
PackingGroup III
HS Code 29333999
Hazardous Substances Data140-72-7(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicitymouse,LD50,unreported,126mg/kg (126mg/kg),Pharmazie. Vol. 40, Pg. 273, 1985

Product Application

1-Hexadecylpyridinium bromide is widely used as a surfactant, bactericidal agent, and emulsifier. It can be applied in various formulations and industrial processes where surface activity, antimicrobial properties, and emulsification performance are required.

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