Benzoxonium chloride is an antiseptic used for its ability to inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Its primary uses include treating mouth and throat infections, gingivitis, and mouth ulcers, often in combination with a local anesthetic like lidocaine for pain relief. It is also used as a disinfectant for skin, mucous membranes, and instruments. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antiseptics. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Absonal, Cohortan and Beloran. Its PubChem CID is 29563.
Benzoxonium chloride
| CAS No | 19379-90-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C23H42ClNO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 400.0 g/mol |
| Synonyms | benzyl-dodecyl-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)azanium chloride |
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Benzoxonium chloride is an antiseptic used for its ability to inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Its primary uses include treating mouth and throat infections, gingivitis, and mouth ulcers, often in combination with a local anesthetic like lidocaine for pain relief.
The listed CAS number is 19379-90-9.
The listed molecular formula is C23H42ClNO2.
The listed molecular weight is 400.0 g/mol.
benzyl-dodecyl-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)azanium chloride.
The source lists Absonal, Cohortan and Beloran.