Behentrimonium chloride

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Behentrimonium chloride
IUPAC name	docosyltrimethylammonium chloride
Other names	Behentrimonium chloride, BTAC-228
Identifiers
CAS number	[17301-53-0]
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C.[Cl-]
Properties
Molecular formula	CH3(CH2)21N(Cl)(CH3)3
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Behentrimonium chloride, also known as docosyltrimethylammonium chloride or BTAC-228, is an irritating, toxic, and slightly flammable yellow waxlike organic compound with chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₂₁N(Cl)(CH₃)₃ , used as an antistatic agent and a disinfectant. It is commonly found in cosmetics such as conditioners, hair dye, and mousse, and also in detergents. In water treatment, it acts as an algaecide.

[edit] External links

• Behentrimonium chloride at the Household Products Database