Fig. 1 · Structure
Documents & Downloads
Cetalkonium chloride
Antiseptic Agent
Cetalkonium chloride is a cationic surfactant that serves as an effective antiseptic agent. It exhibits anti-inflammatory properties and enhances the precorneal residence time and bioavailability of concomitant therapeutic compounds. By interacting with the negatively charged bacterial cell membranes, cetalkonium chloride disrupts membrane integrity, resulting in leakage of cellular contents and ultimately causing bacterial cell death. This compound is commonly utilized in the formulation of topical agents targeting infections in the mouth, throat, and eye.
In Stock
Free Aliquoting for Your Order
Tell us your preferred amount per vial. We’ll confirm the options.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Adooq Bioscience |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 122-18-9 |
| Applications | Antiseptic Agent |
| Formula | C25H46ClN |
| Molecular Weight | 396.09 |
| Synonyms | Benzyldimethylhexadecylammonium chloride |
| SMILES | C[N+](C)(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)CC1=CC=CC=C1.[Cl-] |
Storage & Solubility
In Vitro Solubility
Reported Solubility
No reported solubility data are available for this product.
Preparing Stock Solutions
| Concentration | |
|---|---|
Values use four significant digits. Prepare to the final solution volume; this is not the volume of solvent to add.
Stock preparation is unavailable for this product molecular weight.
Calculated stock concentrations do not establish solvent solubility. Refer to the reported solubility data for experimental guidance.
Storage
Store powder at -20°C, keep desiccated.
In powder form, the chemical is stable for 36 months.
In solution, store at -20°C and use within 1 month to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.