Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate

• CAT Number: I004253
• CAS Number: 6004-24-6
• Molecular Formula: C21H38ClN·H2O
• Molecular Weight: 358.00
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Bacterial
• Solubility: H2O: 50 mg/mL
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: 1-hexadecylpyridin-1-ium;chloride;hydrate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C21H38N.ClH.H2O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-16-19-22-20-17-15-18-21-22;;/h15,17-18,20-21H,2-14,16,19H2,1H3;1H;1H2/q+1;;/p-1
• InChIKey: NFCRBQADEGXVDL-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+]1=CC=CC=C1.O.[Cl-]

Cetylpyridinium Chloride Monohydrate（Cat No.:I004253）is a quaternary ammonium compound widely used as an antimicrobial and antiseptic agent. Known for its strong bactericidal and fungicidal properties, it disrupts microbial cell membranes, making it effective in oral hygiene products, such as mouthwashes and throat lozenges, to reduce plaque and prevent oral infections. It’s also used as a preservative and disinfectant in personal care products and medical settings. The monohydrate form enhances its stability and solubility, making it suitable for formulations requiring long-lasting antimicrobial action and ease of application.