Tetradecylammonium bromide, 10 g

Tetradecylammonium Bromide is commonly employed in research and production environments as a quaternary ammonium compound. Its molecular formula is C14H29BrNO, with a molecular weight of 338.2 g/mol. This compound belongs to the class of alkylammonium salts, characterized by an organic alkyl chain bonded to a nitrogen atom, which in turn is bonded to a halogen atom. This specific product is offered in a 10 gram pack, ensuring a consistent supply for your experiments. Tetradecylammonium Bromide is known for its ability to act as a surfactant, lowering surface tension between two liquids or a liquid and a solid. It also exhibits antimicrobial properties due to its positive charge, which interacts with negatively charged microbial cell membranes, disrupting their structure and function. Additionally, it can serve as a phase transfer catalyst, facilitating reactions between water-soluble and oil-soluble species.

• CAS Number: 14937-42-9