Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, for m… 124-03-8

Name: Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, for molecular biology
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046616

About Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, for molecular biology

Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide (CAS 124-03-8) is a biological detergent offered by Vaqora Chemicals in Molecular Biology grade. The compound has the formula C20H44BrN, corresponding to a molecular weight of 378.5 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is ethyl-hexadecyl-dimethylazanium bromide. Common synonyms include Cetyldimethylethylammonium bromide and Bretol.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for cell lysis, membrane protein solubilisation and electrophoresis. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 100 g and 500 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Cell lysis
Membrane protein solubilisation
Electrophoresis

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, for molecular biology
Catalogue No.	VQ-046616
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	Molecular Biology
HSN code	29239000
InChIKey	VUFOSBDICLTFMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)CC.[Br-]
PubChem CID	31280

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Cetyldimethylethylammonium 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, Sumquat 6020

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

Synthesis

Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, 99%

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

VQ-003683

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, for molecular biology?

The CAS Registry Number of Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, for molecular biology is 124-03-8. It is also known as Cetyldimethylethylammonium bromide, Bretol, Ammonyx DME.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, for molecular biology?

Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, for molecular biology 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, for molecular biology can I order?

We supply Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, for molecular biology in Molecular Biology grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, for molecular biology?

Yes. Every lot of Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, for molecular biology 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, for molecular biology be shipped internationally?

Yes. Dimethylethylhexadecylammonium bromide, for molecular biology 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.