It can be employed as a biological stain and a food colorant. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand.
MDL Number: MFCD00012503. Linear Formula: (CH3)2NCH2CH2CH2N=C=NCH2CH3. Solubility Information: Solubility in water: >200g/l. Other solubilities: soluble in ethanol PubChem CID: 2723939.
Chemical Name or Material: Hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride. Health Hazard 2: GHS H Statement Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. SMILES: [Cl-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C Synonym: n-hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride.