Didecyldimethylammonium chloride

Didecyldimethylammonium chloride
Didecyldimethylammonium chloride
Identifiers
CAS number 7173-51-5 YesY
PubChem 23558
ChemSpider 22027 YesY
UNII JXN40O9Y9B YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL224987 YesY
ATC code D08AJ06
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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]
 YesY chloride (verify) (what is: YesY/N?)
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

  1. ^ a b c Record of didecyldimethylammonium chloride in the GESTIS Substance Database from the IFA, accessed on 2 November 2007