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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CAS 6004-24-6
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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
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)