Behentrimonium chloride

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IUPACName = docosyltrimethylammonium chloride
OtherNames = PAGENAME, BTAC-228
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CASNo = 17301-53-0
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SMILES = CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC [N+] (C)(C)C. [Cl-]
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Formula = carbonhydrogen₃(carbonhydrogen₂)₂₁nitrogen(chlorine)(carbonhydrogen₃)₃
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Behentrimonium chloride, also known as docosyltrimethylammonium chloride or BTAC-228, is an irritating, toxic, and slightly flammable yellow waxlike organic compound with chemical formula carbonhydrogen₃(carbonhydrogen₂)₂₁nitrogen(chlorine)(carbonhydrogen₃)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.

External links

* [http://0-hpd.nlm.nih.gov.catalog.llu.edu/cgi-bin/household/brands?tbl=chem&id=875 Behentrimonium chloride at the Household Products Database]