Didodecyldimethylammonium bromide / DDAB CAS 3282-73-3
Product Name: Didodecyldimethylammonium bromide
CAS: 3282-73-3
MF: C26H56BrN
MW: 462.63
EINECS: 221-923-7
Melting point: 157-162 °C(lit.)
Density: 1.0463 (rough estimate)
Refractive index: 1.5260 (estimate)
Storage temp.: 2-8°C, sealed storage, away from moisture
1. Didodecyldimethylammonium bromide (DDAB) is widely used as a cationic surfactant and disinfectant in household, industrial, and healthcare settings to kill bacteria, fungi, and some viruses on surfaces.
2. Didodecyldimethylammonium bromide CAS 3282-73-3 serves as a key component in formulations like fabric softeners, hair conditioners, and skin care products, where it acts as an emulsifier to improve product texture and stability.
3. In laboratory research, Didodecyldimethylammonium bromide is used to prepare liposomes (lipid-based vesicles) for drug delivery studies and as a reagent to modify surfaces for biological or analytical applications.
Packed in 25 kg per drum or based on customers' requirements.
1. Didodecyldimethylammonium bromide (DDAB) has **no valid health benefits for human oral intake**—it is a cationic surfactant/disinfectant for industrial, household, or lab use, not a supplement or medication.
2. Ingesting DDAB CAS 3282-73-3 is unsafe: it can cause severe gastrointestinal irritation (e.g., nausea, vomiting), damage to mucous membranes, and potential toxicity to internal organs, as Didodecyldimethylammonium bromide is designed for surface disinfection or product formulation, not consumption.
3. Its only beneficial roles are external (e.g., killing microbes on surfaces) or functional (e.g., emulsifying in cosmetics)—never for direct human ingestion to gain health benefits.
1. Store Didodecyldimethylammonium bromide (DDAB) in a tightly sealed, moisture-proof container (e.g., opaque plastic or glass) to prevent clumping and degradation from humidity.
2. Keep Didodecyldimethylammonium bromide CAS 3282-73-3 in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat sources (e.g., heaters, stoves) to maintain its chemical stability.
3. Store separately from strong oxidizers and incompatible substances, label Didodecyldimethylammonium bromide clearly, and keep it out of reach of children and unauthorized personnel to avoid misuse.
