Cetyl pyridinium bromide, 98%

Name: Cetyl pyridinium bromide, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-011857

About Cetyl pyridinium bromide, 98%

Cetyl pyridinium bromide is a pyridine derivative in Synthesis grade carrying the CAS registry number 140-72-7 at a purity of 98%. With the molecular formula C21H38BrN, it has a molar mass of 384.4 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 1-hexadecylpyridin-1-ium bromide. It is also known as 1-Hexadecylpyridinium bromide or Hexadecylpyridinium bromide.

In its supplied form it is white to off-white crystals or crystalline powder or chunks or flakes. Key physical data: a melting point of 63 - 69 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

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

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cetyl pyridinium bromide, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-011857
CAS Number	140-72-7
IUPAC name	1-hexadecylpyridin-1-ium bromide
Molecular formula	C₂₁H₃₈BrN
Molecular weight	384.4 g/mol
Exact mass	383.2188
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29333990
InChIKey	DVBJBNKEBPCGSY-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+]1=CC=CC=C1.[Br-]
PubChem CID	8816

Physical properties
Physical form	Flakes
Appearance	White to off-white crystals or crystalline powder or chunks or flakes
Melting point	63 - 69 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	3.9 Å²
UN number	UN 2811
Synonyms	1-Hexadecylpyridinium bromide, Hexadecylpyridinium bromide, Nitrogenol, Sterogenal, Sterogenol, Cetasol, Cetazol, Cetazolin, Hexadecylpyridine bromide, N-Hexadecylpyridinium bromide, Acetoquat CPB, Morpan CBP

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H330Fatal if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H413May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P316, P319, P320, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Cetyl pyridinium bromide, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Cetyl pyridinium bromide, 98% is 140-72-7. It is also known as 1-Hexadecylpyridinium bromide, Hexadecylpyridinium bromide, Nitrogenol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cetyl pyridinium bromide, 98%?

Cetyl pyridinium bromide, 98% has the molecular formula C21H38BrN and a molecular weight of 384.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-hexadecylpyridin-1-ium bromide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Cetyl pyridinium bromide, 98% can I order?

We supply Cetyl pyridinium bromide, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 x 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Cetyl pyridinium bromide, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Cetyl pyridinium bromide, 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 Cetyl pyridinium bromide, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cetyl pyridinium bromide, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 2811), 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.