- Didecyldimethylammonium chloride
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Didecyldimethylammonium chloride didecyl-dimethylammonium chlorideIdentifiers CAS number 7173-51-5 PubChem 23558 ChemSpider 22027 UNII JXN40O9Y9B ChEMBL CHEMBL224987 ATC code D08 Jmol-3D images Image 1 - [Cl-].C(CCCCC[N+](C)(CCCCCCCCCC)C)CCCC
Properties Molecular formula C22H48ClN Molar mass 362.08 g/mol Appearance liquid[1] Density 0.95 g/cm3 (20 °C)[1] Hazards Main hazards C [1] chloride (verify) (what is: / ?)
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references Didecyldimethylammonium chloride is an antiseptic/disinfectant, which is used in many biocidal applications. They cause disruption of intermolecular interactions and dissociation of lipid bilayers. They are Broad spectrum Bactericidal and Fungicidal.They can be used as Disinfectant Cleaner for Linen recommended for use in hospitals, hotels and industries . It is also used in Gynaecology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, OT, for the sterilization of surgical instruments, endoscopes and surface disinfection.
References
- ^ a b c Record of didecyldimethylammonium chloride in the GESTIS Substance Database from the IFA, accessed on 2 November 2007
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