3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropylammonium chloride
Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-3-chloropropyltrimethylammonium chloride;
3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethyl ammonium chloride;
Trimethyl(2-hydroxy-3-chloropropyl)ammonium chloride;
1-Propanaminium, 3-chloro-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride;
(3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride;
CTA;
Category
Cationic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 3327-22-8
EINECS: 222-048-3
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C6H15Cl2NO; C6H15Cl2N1O.Cl
Molecular Weight: 188.10
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), white crystal; (2), colorless to slightly yellow liquid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: irritation, strong irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
mouse subcutaneous LDLo |
500mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent antistatic, dispersing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as antistatic agent.
2, Organic synthesis
Use as cationic agent.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 3327-22-8, 3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropylammonium chloride
Update: 20140510(1); 20190421(2);