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Dodecyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride
Product Name
Dodecyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride
Cat.No.
PE-0376
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Product Details
Molecular Formula
C21H38ClN
Molecular Weight
339.99
Appearance
White to Off-White
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
Dodecyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical field as a broad‑spectrum antimicrobial preservative and disinfectant. Its key applications include: serving as an effective preservative in multi‑dose topical formulations (e.g., eye drops, nasal sprays, and skin antiseptics) to prevent microbial contamination; acting as a surface disinfectant for medical devices and non‑porous surfaces in clinical settings; and functioning as a penetration enhancer in some topical and mucosal drug products to improve bioavailability.
CAS Number
139-07-1
Stability and Storage Conditions
Hygroscopic
Solubility
866g/L in organic solvents at 20 ℃
Storage
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
Boiling Point
162.7℃[at 101 325 Pa]
Melting Point
~60 °C
Density
1.03[at 20℃]
Applications
Dodecyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride is a cationic quaternary ammonium compound primarily employed in pharmaceutical formulations as a broad‑spectrum antimicrobial agent and preservative. It functions as a potent disinfectant for medical surfaces and equipment, and is a key preservative in multi‑dose topical and mucosal products—such as eye drops, nasal sprays, and antiseptic solutions—where it prevents microbial contamination.
Color
White to Off-White
MDL number
MFCD00137276
SMILES
C1(=CC=CC=C1)C[N+](C)(C)CCCCCCCCCCCC.[Cl-]
InChI
InChI=1S/C21H38N.ClH/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-16-19-22(2,3)20-21-17-14-13-15-18-21;/h13-15,17-18H,4-12,16,19-20H2,1-3H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
InChI Key
JBIROUFYLSSYDX-UHFFFAOYSA-M
WGK Germany
2
RTECS
BO6821500
LogP
2.63
F
3-10
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