Cetylpyridinium chloride
SIAL/C0732 - meets USP testing specifications
Synonym: Hexadecylpyridinium chloride monohydrate; Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate
CAS Number: 6004-24-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C21H38ClN · H2O
Molecular Weight: 358.00
EC Number: 204-593-9
MDL Number: MFCD00149977
Linear Formula: C21H38ClN · H2O
Product Type: Chemical
agency | meets USP testing specifications |
USP/NF | |
antibiotic activity spectrum | fungi |
Gram-negative bacteria | |
Gram-positive bacteria | |
viruses | |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
assay | 98.0-102.0% anhydrous basis |
description | cationic |
form | solid |
InChI | 1S/C21H38N.ClH.H2O/c1-2-3 |
InChI key | NFCRBQADEGXVDL-UHFFFAOYSA |
mode of action | cell membrane | interferes |
mol wt | 358.00 g/mol |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
SMILES string | O.[Cl-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[ |
technique(s) | dialysis: suitable |
electrophoresis: suitable | |
protein purification: suitable |
Application: | Cetylpyridinium chloride is used to study the mechanisms of bacterial and virus inactivation by cationic quaternary ammonium detergents. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H302 - H315 - H318 - H330 - H335 - H400 |
Precautionary statements | P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | T+,N |
Risk Statements | 25-26-36/37/38-50/53 |
Safety Statements | 26-28-36/37-45-61 |
RIDADR | UN2811 - class 6.1 - PG 2 - EHS - Toxic solids, organic, n.o.s., |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | 98.0-102.0% anhydrous basis |
ISBN-10 | MFCD00149977 |
UNSPSC | 12352200 |