Methylbenzethonium Chloride

• CAT Number: R060394
• CAS Number: 25155-18-4
• Molecular Formula: C28H44ClNO2
• Molecular Weight: 462.115
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Benzyldimethyl[2-[2-[[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)tolyl]oxy]ethoxy]ethyl]ammonium Chloride; N,N-Dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[methyl-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]benzenemethanaminium Chloride; Benzyldimethyl[2-[2-[[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: benzyl-dimethyl-[2-[2-[2-methyl-4-(2,4,4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]azanium;chloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C28H44NO2.ClH/c1-23-20-25(28(5,6)22-27(2,3)4)14-15-26(23)31-19-18-30-17-16-29(7,8)21-24-12-10-9-11-13-24;/h9-15,20H,16-19,21-22H2,1-8H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
• InChIKey: QWZLBLDNRUUYQI-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(C)(C)CC(C)(C)C)OCCOCC[N+](C)(C)CC2=CC=CC=C2.[Cl-]

Methylbenzethonium Chloride (Cat.No:R060394) is a quaternary ammonium compound with antimicrobial properties. It is used as a preservative and disinfectant in various personal care products and pharmaceuticals. Methylbenzethonium Chloride effectively kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms, contributing to the shelf life and safety of consumer products.

Reference

1.Arana, Byron A., et al. "Randomized, controlled, double-blind trial of topical treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis with paromomycin plus methylbenzethonium chloride ointment in Guatemala." The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 65.5 (2001): 466-470.
2.Krause, Gérard, and Axel Kroeger. "Topical treatment of American cutaneous leishmaniasis with paramomycin and methylbenzethonium chloride: a clinical study under field conditions in Ecuador." Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 88.1 (1994): 92-94.