Myrtrimonium Bromide
AKA “Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide, Tetradonium bromide, Tetradecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide, Mytab, Morpan T, Quaternium 13, Trimethyltetradecylammonium bromide, Tetradonio bromuro”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Myrtrimonium bromide
AKA: Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide, Tetradonium bromide, Tetradecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide, Mytab, Morpan T, Quaternium 13, Trimethyltetradecylammonium bromide, Tetradonio bromuro
Synthetic · Preservative · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Preservative
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle preservative that keeps this formula fresh and safe to use, protecting the product from bacteria and mold over time.
Formula
C17H38BrN
Mol. Weight
336.40
CAS #
1119-97-7
Form
Liquid
State
Dry Powder
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Functions
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Preserves Formula
Prevents microbial growth
Traditional Use
A synthetic quaternary ammonium compound developed in the 20th century. Created as a conditioning and anti-static agent, particularly for hair care products, replacing natural conditioning methods.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR