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DODECYLBENZYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 66P6Q8243E · registered name P-LAURYLBENZYLTRIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Surfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSoftens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGInhibits microbial growthANTIMICROBIALWashes away surface impuritiesCLEANSINGReduces staticANTISTATIC

Safety & regulatory references

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ドデシルベンジルトリモニウムクロリド: 本品は、次の化学式で表される4級アンモニウム塩である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

DODECYLBENZYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDEINCI도데실벤질트라이모늄클로라이드Korean label name (MFDS standard)Benzenemethanaminium, 4-dodecyl-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chlorideSynonymドデシルベンジルトリモニウムクロリドJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
1330-85-4
CAS No.chemical registry number
19014-05-2
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
215-551-4
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
242-754-5
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID00891975
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID9014559
IUPAC
1-(4-Dodecylphenyl)-N,N,N-trimethylmethanaminium chloride
Molecular formula
C22H40ClN
Molecular weight
354.02 g/mol

Measured properties

Melting/freezing point
278 ℃
Initial boiling point and range
549 ℃
Vapour pressure
8.17E-12 ㎜Hg
Water solubility
6.305 ㎎/ℓ
Vapour density
12.220227821884707
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
3.48

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 5 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Cleaning agent1
  • Softener and conditioner1
  • Anti-static agent1
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)1
  • Biocide1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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