Hexadecylpyridinium Chloride

Cetylpyridinium chloride is a pyridinium salt that has N-hexadecylpyridinium as the cation and chloride as the anion. It has antiseptic properties and is used in solutions or lozenges for the treatment of minor infections of the mouth and throat. It has a role as an antiseptic drug and a surfactant.

Hexadecylpyridinium Chloride
Hexadecylpyridinium Chloride

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(HPLC) – min. 98.0 area%
Purity(Nonaqueous Titration) – min. 98.0 %
Melting Point – 84 °C
Solubility in water – Completely soluble
Solubility (very soluble in) – Chloroform,Alcohol
Solubility (slightly sol. in) – Ether,Benzene

Applications:–

Cetylpyridinium chloride is a pyridinium salt that has N-hexadecylpyridinium as the cation and chloride as the anion. It has antiseptic properties and is used in solutions or lozenges for the treatment of minor infections of the mouth and throat. It has a role as an antiseptic drug and a surfactant.