The molecule is a quaternary ammonium salt in which a positively charged nitrogen is substituted by three (omega-hydroxy)poly(oxyethane-1,2-diyl)groups and one stearyl group, the counterion being phosphate. It is commonly used as a constituent of hairsprays. It has a role as a cosmetic and a surfactant. It is a quaternary ammonium salt and a phosphate salt.
dihydrogen phosphate;tris[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]-octadecylazanium