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Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride dihydrate（Cat No.:I014795）is a quaternary ammonium compound commonly used as a disinfectant and surfactant due to its antimicrobial properties. It’s effective in killing bacteria, fungi, and some viruses, making it valuable in cleaning products, medical settings, and personal care items. The “dihydrate” indicates that it includes two molecules of water, influencing its stability and solubility. Its dual action as a cleaner and sanitizer makes it widely applicable in industries focused on hygiene, ensuring surfaces and products remain free of pathogens.
| Catalog Number | I014795 |
| CAS Number | 147228-80-6 |
| Synonyms | Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride dihydrate ( Cat No. : I014795 ) is a quaternary ammonium compound ( QAC ) that can be used as a biocide to target drug-resistant bacteria. Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride dihydrate is an antibacterial agent that determines its antibacterial or bactericidal properties depending on the concentration. |
| Molecular Formula | C₂₁H₄₂ClNO₂ |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Target | Bacterial |
| Storage | 4°C, stored under nitrogen, away from moisture |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl-dodecyl-dimethylazanium;chloride;dihydrate |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C21H38N.ClH.2H2O/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;2*1H2/q+1;;;/p-1 |
| InChIKey | ORJHCWPHEPKXRE-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)CC1=CC=CC=C1.O.O.[Cl-] |
| Reference | [1]. Sadegh Ghanbar, et al. New Generation of N-Chloramine/QAC Composite Biocides: Efficient Antimicrobial Agents To Target Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the Presence of Organic Load. ACS Omega. 2018 Aug 22;3(8):9699-9709.<br>[2]. Tsuyoshi Mitani, et al. Zinc-related actions of sublethal levels of benzalkonium chloride: Potentiation of benzalkonium cytotoxicity by zinc. Chem Biol Interact. 2017 Apr 25;268:31-36. |
