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Tridodecylmethylammonium chloride [CAS 7173-54-8]

CAS No:	7173-54-8
MW:	572.47
Formula:	C₃₇H₇₈ClN
SMILES:	CCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](CCCCCCCCCCCC)(CCCCCCCCCCCC)C.[Cl-]
Purity:	98.0
Description:	Tridodexylmethylammonium chloride, also known as TDMAC, is a cationic surfactant commonly used in various industrial and research applications. It belongs to the family of quaternary ammonium compounds and has a positively charged head and a hydrophobic tail, which allows it to be used as a detergent, emulsifier and antimicrobial. Known for its ability to disrupt cell membranes, TDMAC is frequently used in microbiology for the selective isolation and identification of bacteria.
Shipping Conditions:	Ship on cold packs
Usage:	Research Use Only