1. Product Specifications & Comparative Analysis

Basic Parameters

• CAS No.: 57-09-0
• Molecular Formula: C₁₉H₄₂BrN
• Molecular Weight: 364.45 g/mol
• Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
• Purity: ≥99% (Industrial Grade)
• Melting Point: 248–250°C
• Solubility: 13 g/L in water (20°C), soluble in ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol

Comparative Analysis with Similar Surfactants

2. Key Applications & Functional Properties

Core Industrial Uses

• Water Treatment: Effective biocide and algaecide for cooling towers; achieves >99% microbial inhibition at 50 ppm.
• Pharmaceuticals: DNA/RNA extraction agent with cell membrane lysis efficiency >95%.
• Textile Processing: Softening agent reducing fabric stiffness by 40–60% at 2–5% concentration.
• Cosmetics: Antistatic agent in hair conditioners (0.5–2% formulations).

Performance Advantages

• Stable in acidic environments (pH 2–6)
• Compatible with nonionic & amphoteric surfactants
• Low foam generation during CIP processes

3. Operational Guidelines & Best Practices

Recommended Dosages

Safety Protocols

• Use PPE: Nitrile gloves, safety goggles
• LD₅₀ (rat, oral): 410 mg/kg
• Biodegradation: 78% in 28 days (OECD 301F)

4. Industry Case Studies

Case 1: Municipal Water Treatment Plant

• Challenge: Algal blooms causing 30% efficiency loss
• Solution: CTAB dosing at 75 ppm for 72 hours
• Result: 98% algae elimination, $12K/month OPEX reduction

Case 2: Biotech Research Lab

• Challenge: Low DNA yield from fungal samples
• Solution: 3% CTAB lysis buffer optimization
• Result: 300% yield improvement, PCR success rate ↑ to 92%

5. Client Success Stories

Shanghai Yubio Biotech Co., Ltd.

• Application: DNA extraction kits
• Volume: 500 kg/month
• Feedback: “CTAB purity consistency reduced QC failures by 65%.”

Guangzhou Textile Group

• Application: Fabric softener production
• Volume: 2 MT/month
• Feedback: “20% lower dosage required vs. competitors’ surfactants.”

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