Cetylpyridinium chloride, cationic quaternary ammonium compound (ab145787)
Key features and details
- Cationic quaternary ammonium compound used as an oropharyngeal antiseptic.
- CAS Number: 123-03-5
- Purity: > 99%
- Soluble in DMSO to 100 mM, in water to 100 mM and in ethanol to 100 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Cetylpyridinium chloride, cationic quaternary ammonium compound -
Description
Cationic quaternary ammonium compound used as an oropharyngeal antiseptic. -
Alternative names
- 1-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride
- CPC
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Biological description
Cationic quaternary ammonium compound used as an oropharyngeal antiseptic. Broad antimicrobial spectrum with a rapid bactericidal effect on gram-positive pathogens and a fungicide effect on yeasts. Used as an active ingredient of antiseptic oral mouthrinses.
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Purity
> 99% -
CAS Number
123-03-5 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
1-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride -
Molecular weight
339.99 -
Molecular formula
C21H38N.Cl -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO to 100 mM, in water to 100 mM and in ethanol to 100 mM -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Toxic, refer to SDS for further information.
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Source
Synthetic