N-Dodecyl-N,N-dimethyldodecan-1-aminium (bromide)

N-Dodecyl-N,N-dimethyldodecan-1-aminium bromide is a compound belonging to the class of quaternary ammonium compounds. It is a surfactant and cationic detergent with amphiphilic properties and is commonly used in various industrial and biomedical applications. N-Dodecyl-N,N-dimethyldodecan-1-aminium bromide acts as an emulsifier, solubilizer and antibacterial agent. It is used in the formulation of cosmetics, personal care products, cleansers and pharmaceuticals. It is also used as a reagent in analytical chemistry, especially in the analysis of proteins and DNA.