Benzalkonium chloride, 98%

Name: Benzalkonium chloride, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003670

About Benzalkonium chloride, 98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Benzalkonium chloride in Extra Pure grade, a biological detergent registered under CAS number 63449-41-2 at a purity of 98%. Its molecular formula is [RN(CH3)2CH2C6H5]Cl and its molecular weight is 283.88 g/mol. Alternative names: Benzalkonium chloride powder and Alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride.

The material typically appears as a pale yellow to white to yellowish viscous paste to semi solid to solid. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for cell lysis, membrane protein solubilisation, electrophoresis and dyes and pigments manufacture. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Benzalkonium chloride in 5 g, 100 g, 500 g and 1 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Cell lysis
Membrane protein solubilisation
Electrophoresis
Dyes & pigments manufacture

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Benzalkonium chloride, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003670
CAS Number	63449-41-2
Molecular formula	[RN(CH₃)₂CH₂C₆H₅]Cl
Molecular weight	283.88 g/mol
Grade	Extra Pure
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29239000

Physical properties
Physical form	Paste
Appearance	Pale yellow to white to yellowish viscous paste to semi solid to solid
UN number	UN 2923

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H400Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P273, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P310

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 63449-41-2

Synthesis

Benzalkonium chloride 50% aqueous solution

CAS: 63449-41-2
Formula: [RN(CH₃)₂CH₂C₆H₅]Cl

VQ-001334

Synthesis

Benzalkonium chloride 80% aqueous solution

CAS: 63449-41-2
Formula: [RN(CH₃)₂CH₂C₆H₅]Cl

VQ-001335

Extra Pure

Benzalkonium chloride, 95%

CAS: 63449-41-2
Formula: [RN(CH₃)₂CH₂C₆H₅]Cl
MW: 283.88 g/mol

VQ-003669

Benzalkonium chloride, 99%

CAS: 63449-41-2
Formula: [RN(CH₃)₂CH₂C₆H₅]Cl
MW: 283.88 g/mol

VQ-003671

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Benzalkonium chloride, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Benzalkonium chloride, 98% is 63449-41-2. It is also known as Benzalkonium chloride powder, Alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride, Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzalkonium chloride, 98%?

Benzalkonium chloride, 98% has the molecular formula [RN(CH3)2CH2C6H5]Cl and a molecular weight of 283.88 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Benzalkonium chloride, 98% can I order?

We supply Benzalkonium chloride, 98% in Extra Pure (98%) grade, in 5 g, 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Benzalkonium chloride, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Benzalkonium chloride, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Benzalkonium chloride, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Benzalkonium chloride, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 2923), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.