Didecyldimethylammonium chloride

Didecyldimethylammonium chloride

IUPAC name didecyl-dimethylammonium chloride
Identifiers
CAS number	7173-51-5^Y
PubChem	23558
ChemSpider	22027^Y
UNII	JXN40O9Y9B^Y
ChEMBL	CHEMBL224987^Y
ATC code	D08AJ06
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES [Cl-].C(CCCCC[N+](C)(CCCCCCCCCC)C)CCCC
InChI InChI=1S/C22H48N.ClH/c1-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23(3,4)22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-2;/h5-22H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1^Y Key: RUPBZQFQVRMKDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M^Y InChI=1/C22H48N.ClH/c1-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23(3,4)22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-2;/h5-22H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1 Key: RUPBZQFQVRMKDG-REWHXWOFAJ
Properties
Molecular formula	C₂₂H₄₈ClN
Molar mass	362.08 g/mol
Appearance	liquid^[1]
Density	0.95 g/cm³ (20 °C)^[1]
Hazards
Main hazards	C ^[1]
Y (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Didecyldimethylammonium chloride is an antiseptic/disinfectant, which is used in many biocidal applications. They cause disruption of intermolecular interactions and dissociation of lipid bilayers. They are Broad spectrum Bactericidal and Fungicidal.They can be used as Disinfectant Cleaner for Linen recommended for use in hospitals, hotels and industries . It is also used in Gynaecology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, OT, for the sterilization of surgical instruments, endoscopes and surface disinfection.