Benzethonium chloride
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Benzethonium chloride
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Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
benzyl-dimethyl-[2-[2-[4- (2,4,4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl] azanium chloride |
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ATC code | D08 |
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Chemical data | |
Formula | C27H42ClNO2 |
Mol. mass | 448.081 g/mol |
SMILES | & |
Pharmacokinetic data | |
Bioavailability | ? |
Metabolism | ? |
Half life | ? |
Excretion | ? |
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Routes | Topical |
Benzethonium chloride is a synthetic quaternary ammonium, surfactant, antiseptic, and anti-infective compound used as a topical antimicrobial agent in cosmetics and personal care products like anti-itch ointments and antibacterial moist towelettes and wipes. Benzothonium chloride is also used is the food industry as a disinfectant and preservative. [1]. It has the appearance of an odorless white crystalline hygroscopic powder and has a melting point of 162-164 °C. The compound is moderately soluble in water and is toxic orally because it may cause failure in neuromuscular transmission as a result of pathological disturbance at the myoneural junction.[2]
It is available under trade names salanine, BZT, diapp, quatrachlor, polymine d, phemithyn, antiseptol, disilyn, phermerol, and others. [3]