Cetyltrimethylammonium
TL;DR: Cetyltrimethylammonium (CAS 6899-10-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C19H42N+ and molecular weight 284.33173 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
hexadecyl(trimethyl)azanium
Also Known As: cetrimonium, Cetyltrimethylammonium, Cetrimonium ion, Cetrimonum, Cetyltrimethylammonium ion
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C19H42N+ |
| Molecular Weight | 284.33173 g/mol |
| XLogP | 8.0 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 15 |
| Exact Mass | 284.33173 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 20 |
| Complexity | 181.0 |
| Melting Point | 240 |
| Solubility | 100000 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C |
| InChIKey | RLGQACBPNDBWTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Cetyltrimethylammonium is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Cetyltrimethylammonium (CAS 6899-10-1) has the molecular formula C19H42N+ and a molecular weight of 284.33 g/mol. Reported properties include a solubility: 100000. Synonyms include cetrimonium and Cetyltrimethylammonium.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Cetyltrimethylammonium
Property Insights of Cetyltrimethylammonium
The XLogP value of 8.0 indicates that Cetyltrimethylammonium is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Cetyltrimethylammonium exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Cetyltrimethylammonium has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Cetyltrimethylammonium?
The CAS number of Cetyltrimethylammonium is 6899-10-1.
What is the molecular formula of Cetyltrimethylammonium?
The molecular formula of Cetyltrimethylammonium is C19H42N+.
What is the molecular weight of Cetyltrimethylammonium?
The molecular weight of Cetyltrimethylammonium is 284.33173 g/mol.
What are the applications of Cetyltrimethylammonium?
Cetyltrimethylammonium is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Cetyltrimethylammonium?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Cetyltrimethylammonium?
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