CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE

Product ID:C-050

CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE

Conc(%)/Veh:0.5 pet

Series:
  • H-36

Formula :C19H42BrN

Formula Weight:364.45

CAS Number:57-09-0


Synonyms

Cetrimide; Centimide; Cetab; Cetrimonium bromide; Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide; Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide; CTAB; CTABr; Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide; HTAB; N-Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Bromide; N,N,N-trimethyl-1-Hexadecanaminium bromide;

Uses

Cetrimonium bromide is one of the components of the topical antiseptic cetrimide. The cetrimonium (or hexadecyltrimethylammmonium) cation is an effective antiseptic agent against bacteria and fungi.
It is a cationic surfactant. Its uses include providing a buffer solution for the extraction of DNA. It is also widely used in hair conditioning products.