Published January 1993 | Version v1
Journal article

An elegant synthesis of [1-14C] hexadecyl-trimethylammonium bromide [CTAB]

  • 1. Central Food Technological Research Inst., Mysore (India)

Description

Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide, a cationic detergent having a wide range of applications, was synthesised from [1-14C] hexadecanoic acid via its methyl ester, alcohol and bromide, in an overall yield of 84%. It had a specific activity of 6.30 uCi/mmol and a radiochemical purity of 97.6%. (Author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals
Journal Volume
33
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 33-38.
ISSN
0362-4803
CODEN
JLCRD4