Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) is a quaternary ammonium salt antiseptic that is used in many over-the-counter personal-care products: mouthwashes, toothpastes, lozenges, and breath and nasal sprays, to name a few. It is also used in topical anti-infective products and as a pharmaceutical preservative.
General Information: –
CAS No – 6004-24-6
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight – C21H38ClN·H2O = 358.01
Physical State – Solid
PubChem id – 87570527
Specifications: –
Appearance:- White to Almost white powder to crystal
Purity / Analysis Method – min. 98.0 area%
Melting Point – 81.0 to 86.0 °C
Solubility in water – Completely soluble
Solubility (very soluble in) – Chloroform,Alcohol
Solubility (slightly sol. in) – Ether,Benzene
Applications:–
Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) is a quaternary ammonium salt antiseptic that is used in many over-the-counter personal-care products: mouthwashes, toothpastes, lozenges, and breath and nasal sprays, to name a few. It is also used in topical anti-infective products and as a pharmaceutical preservative.