Benzalkonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound used as a disinfectant and antiseptic. It disrupts microbial cell membranes, leading to cell lysis and death. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antiseptics. Its therapeutic use is listed as dermatologicals and wound-healing agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Zephiran, pentonium and Alpagelle. Its PubChem CID is 3014024.
Benzalkonium chloride
| CAS No | 8001-54-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C22H40ClN |
| Molecular Weight | 354.0 g/mol |
| Synonyms | benzyl-dimethyl-tridecylazanium;chloride |
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Benzalkonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound used as a disinfectant and antiseptic. It disrupts microbial cell membranes, leading to cell lysis and death.
The listed CAS number is 8001-54-5.
The listed molecular formula is C22H40ClN.
The listed molecular weight is 354.0 g/mol.
benzyl-dimethyl-tridecylazanium;chloride.
The source lists Zephiran, pentonium and Alpagelle.