Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 1-Hexadecyl-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride hydrate (CAS: 404001-62-3)?
Answer
1-Hexadecyl-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride hydrate is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry as a surfactant and emulsifier. It is also utilized in the cosmetic industry for its emollient and stabilizing properties. Additionally, it can be used in research applications for studying surfactant behavior and as a model compound.
About
CAS No
404001-62-3
English Name
1-Hexadecyl-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride hydrate
Molecular Formula
C20H41ClN2O
Molecular Weight
361.01 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCN1C=C[N+](=C1)C.O.[Cl-]
InChIKey
YCRGEJFZTMXLMF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-12-27 21:14
