Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, 99%

Name: Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003683

About Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, 99%

Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide is a biological detergent in Synthesis grade carrying the CAS registry number 124-03-8 with a typical assay of 99%. With the molecular formula C20H44BrN, it has a molar mass of 378.5 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is ethyl-hexadecyl-dimethylazanium bromide. Alternative names: Cetyldimethylethylammonium bromide and Ethylhexadecyldimethylammonium bromide.

It is supplied as a white powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span cell lysis, membrane protein solubilisation and electrophoresis. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 10 g, 25 g, 100 g and 500 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Cell lysis
Membrane protein solubilisation
Electrophoresis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003683
CAS Number	124-03-8
IUPAC name	ethyl-hexadecyl-dimethylazanium bromide
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₄₄BrN
Molecular weight	378.5 g/mol
Exact mass	377.2657
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29239000
InChIKey	VUFOSBDICLTFMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)CC.[Br-]
PubChem CID	31280

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Cetyldimethylethylammonium bromide, Ethylhexadecyldimethylammonium bromide, Bretol, Ammonyx DME, Cetethyldimonium bromide, Ethyl cetab, Quaternium-17, Mecetronium bromide, Cetylethyldimethylammonium bromide, Cetyl dimethyl ethyl ammonium bromide, Hexadecyldimethylethylammonium bromide, Ethyl hexadecyl dimethyl ammonium bromide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, 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

Other grades of CAS 124-03-8

Molecular Biology

Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, for molecular biology

CAS: 124-03-8
Formula: C₂₀H₄₄BrN
MW: 378.5 g/mol

VQ-046616

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, 99% is 124-03-8. It is also known as Cetyldimethylethylammonium bromide, Ethylhexadecyldimethylammonium bromide, Bretol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, 99%?

Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, 99% has the molecular formula C20H44BrN and a molecular weight of 378.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethyl-hexadecyl-dimethylazanium bromide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, 99% can I order?

We supply Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 10 g, 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, 99% 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 Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, 99% is classified as hazardous, 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.