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Mecetronium

Also known as Mecetronium ion, Mecetronium cation, Cetyl ethyldimonium

CAS 10328-33-3Formula C20H44N+Molar mass 298.58 g/mol
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Mecetronium chemical structure, C20H44N+, CAS 10328-33-3
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CAS number
10328-33-3
Formula
C20H44N+
Molar mass
298.58 g/mol
HS code
292390
Category
Cationic surfactants

What is Mecetronium?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Cetyldimethylethylammonium(1+) is an organic molecular entity.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
ethyl-hexadecyl-dimethylazanium
CAS number
10328-33-3 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 124-03-8
Molecular formula
C20H44N+
UNII
17T62WR2KI
InChIKey
VCAVAURZPNANDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C20H44N/c1-5-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21(3,4)6-2/h5-20H2,1-4H3/q+1
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)CC

Synonyms

  • Mecetronium ion
  • Mecetronium cation
  • Cetyl ethyldimonium
  • ethylhexadecyldimethylammonium
  • Cetyl ethyldimonium ion
  • cetyldimethylethylammonium
  • Cetyl ethyldimonium cation
  • Cetyldimethylethylammonium ion
  • Cetyldimethylethylammonium cation
  • 1-Hexadecanaminium, N-ethyl-N,N-dimethyl
  • ethyl-hexadecyl-dimethylazanium
  • hexadecyldimethylethylammonium
  • mecetronium(1+)
  • cetyldimethlethylammonium
  • cetyldimethylethylammonium(1+)
  • ethyl-hexadecyl-dimethyl-ammonium
  • Vcavaurzpnandq-uhfffaoysa-
  • cetyl-ethyl-dimethyl-ammonium, bromide
  • ethyl-hexadecyl-dimethylazanium bromide
  • ethyl-hexadecyl-dimethylammonium, bromide
  • Ammonium, ethylhexadecyldimethyl-
  • ethyl-hexadecyl-dimethyl-azanium, bromide
  • N-Ethyl-N,N-dimethylhexadecan-1-aminium
  • Cetyldimethylethyl-ammonium bromide
  • Alkyl ethyl dimethyl ammonium compound C16 (AEDMAC C16)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
298.58 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
298.3468 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
6.56calc.
Topological polar surface area
0 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
0calc.
Rotatable bonds
16calc.
Heavy atoms
21calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
1calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Mecetronium is traded under.

HS 2923.90Indicative HS code

Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides whether or not chemically defined not elsewhere classified…

World exports in 2024
$1.07B
+14.4% vs 2023, imports $1.16B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China36.7%
  2. United States14.2%
  3. Netherlands9.4%
Top importers
  1. South Korea10.7%
  2. Germany10.1%
  3. United States9.9%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Mecetronium, based on the data on this page

What is Mecetronium?

Cetyldimethylethylammonium(1+) is an organic molecular entity.

What is the CAS number of Mecetronium?

The CAS registry number of Mecetronium is 10328-33-3. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 124-03-8.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Mecetronium?

The molecular formula of Mecetronium is C20H44N+ and its molar mass is 298.58 g/mol.

What is Mecetronium used for?

Known uses and roles of Mecetronium include surfactants in home care and cleaning.

Is Mecetronium hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Mecetronium is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Mecetronium?

Mecetronium is usually classified under HS code 292390 (Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides, lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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