Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate

SKU: orb1310186

Description

Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate is a cationic quaternary ammonium antiseptic used in oral hygiene products and pesticides for its bactericidal properties. It is widely applied in research for in vitro antimicrobial studies and in vivo models investigating plaque reduction and gingivitis prevention, though it can cause tooth staining.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 6004-24-6
• MW: 358.01
• Purity: 99.93% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₂₁H₃₈ClN·H₂O
• SMILES: O.[Cl-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[n+]1ccccc1
• Target: Antibacterial,Antibiotic
• Solubility: H2O:100 mg/mL (279.32 mM);DMSO:20 mg/mL (55.86 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (5.59 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate, Cetylpyridinium chloride, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Cetylpyridinium chloride Monohydrate, Bacterial, Antibiotic, Inhibitor, Hexadecylpyridinium chloride Monohydrate, Hexadecylpyridinium chloride monohydrate, Hexadecylpyridinium chloride, Hexadecylpyridinium Chloride, inhibit

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

22324