1. Product Overview & Specifications

1-Hexadecylpyridinium bromide (CAS 140-72-7), commonly known as Cetrimonium Bromide (CTAB), is a quaternary ammonium compound with the molecular formula C₂₁H₃₈BrN. This cationic surfactant is widely recognized for its antimicrobial and phase-transfer catalytic properties.

2. Key Applications & Use Cases

Core Applications:

• Pharmaceuticals: Antimicrobial agent in topical formulations
• Cosmetics: Hair conditioner component in shampoos
• Molecular Biology: Nucleic acid isolation buffer additive
• Nanotechnology: Template for gold nanoparticle synthesis

Technical Advantages:

3. Performance Comparison

4. Industry Implementation Examples

Case Study 1: Pharmaceutical Disinfectant

Challenge: Hospital-grade surface sanitizer requiring 99.99% bacterial reduction
Solution: 0.5% CTAB formulation with ethanol synergy
Result: Achieved 5-log reduction against S. aureus in 2 minutes

Case Study 2: Cosmetic Conditioning

Challenge: Reduce hair shaft porosity in keratin treatments
Solution: 1.2% CTAB in leave-in conditioner
Result: 40% improvement in combability metrics

5. Client Success Stories

ABC Biotech (Shanghai)

Application: Plant genomic DNA extraction
Implementation: Custom 3% CTAB lysis buffer
Outcome: Increased DNA yield by 220% compared to SDS method

Global Personal Care Inc.

Application: Anti-dandruff shampoo formulation
Implementation: 0.8% CTAB + zinc pyrithione system
Outcome: 73% reduction in Malassezia colonies (ASTM E2315)

6. Consultation & Ordering

Contact our technical team for:

• Custom concentration formulations
• GMP-certified manufacturing options
• Technical documentation (SDS, COA)

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