Benzalkonium chloride

CAS: 8001-54-5

Ref. 3D-FB01488

Product Information

• Name: Benzalkonium chloride
• Synonyms: Adbac, Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride (Benzalkoniumchloride), Alkyl(68%C12,32%C14) dimethylbenzylammonium chloride, Alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride, Alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chlorides, Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride, Ammonium compounds, substituted, alkylbenzyldimethyl chlorides, Ammonium salts, alkylbenzyldimethyl, chlorides, Arquad CB 30, BC 10 (fungicide), BTC, Bc 10, Benzalkon A, Benzalkonium (C8-C16) chloride, Benzalkoniumchlorid, Benzaltex, Benzolkonium chloride, Biosperse 214N, Biowash, Btc 2565, Btc 471, Btc 80E, C8-18-Alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride, Cedium, Culversan LC 80, DesNovo, Dimanin A, Dimethyl-Phenyl-Tetradecyl-Ammonium Chloride Hydrate, Erional EL, Genamin KDS, Hyamine 3500J, Kemamine BAC, Konrapo, Leda benzalkonium chloride, Magna M 407, Major C 100, Mefarol, Morpan BC 50, Mycosan, Mycosan S, N-Alkyl (C8-C18)-N-benzyl-N,N-dimethylammoniumchloride, N-Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chlorides, N-Alkyl-Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride, N-alkyl dimethyl benzyl Ammonium Chloride Alkyl, N-benzyl-N,N-dimethyldecan-1-aminium chloride, Neo germ-i-tol, Niccanon 50, Nika-ekstra M, Osvan, P 3-Triquart AP, Parvosol II RTU, Phagomucor, Preventol R 80, Preventol RI 50, Preventol RI 80, Pro-San, Quaternary ammonium compounds, alkylbenzyldimethyl, chlorides, Quaternium 1, Quatramine 50, Rhodaquat RP 50, Rhodaquat RP 80, Rodalon, Romergal CB, Smeik, Suma Bac D 10, Surfac BAC 80, Topax DD, Torizon, Whisper V, Zephiran, Zephiran Chloride

Description

Benzalkonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound that, when mixed with water, has antimicrobial activity. It is used as a preservative in a wide variety of products and materials, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and contact lenses. Benzalkonium chloride has been shown to be effective against bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This chemical is also used to treat eye disorders and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Benzalkonium chloride is highly soluble in water and can be found in human serum. In addition to its antimicrobial activity, benzalkonium chloride also shows some toxicity to humans. For example, it can cause irritation of the skin or eyes and may have an adverse effect on the central nervous system.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 288.3 g/mol
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Colorless Powder