C21H40ClNO
358 g/mol
APIDanger
Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate
CAS6004-24-6
Category
API
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Raw Material
Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate is a cationic quaternary ammonium compound used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient. It is an antiseptic that kills bacteria and other microorganisms, commonly incorporated into oral care products.
antiseptic in mouthwashesantiseptic in toothpastesantiseptic in lozenges
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StrongStructure SimilarSimilarity 1.00
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Safety Reference
Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H330Fatal if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate (CAS 6004-24-6) is 2933.39.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2933.39
EU CN code (8-digit)
2933 39 99
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-hexadecylpyridin-1-ium;chloride;hydrate
InChIKey
NFCRBQADEGXVDL-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+]1=CC=CC=C1.O.[Cl-]
Synonyms (19)
- Cetylpyridinium chloride (USP)
- CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
- CPC Monohydrate
- Cetylpyridinium chloride CRS
- Sprol (TN)
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