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Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Behentrimonium chloride, also known as docosyltrimethylammonium chloride or BTAC-228, is a yellow waxlike organic compound with chemical formula CH3(CH2)21N(Cl)(CH3)3, used as an antistatic agent and, sometimes, a disinfectant. It is commonly found in cosmetics such as conditioners, hair dye, and mousse, and also in detergents. Laboratory tests have indicated that it does readily biodegrade.[1]
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Preferred IUPAC name
N,N,N-Trimethyldocosan-1-aminium chloride | |
Other names
Docosyltrimethylammonium chloride, BTAC-228, docosyl-trimethylazanium chloride | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.037.554 |
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C25H54ClN | |
Molar mass | 404.16 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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