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Product Name:
Benzalkonium chloride
Formula:
C17H30ClN
Synonyms:
Alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride;Benzalkonium chloride solution
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Description
Benzalkonium is a quaternary ammonium compound used as a biocide, a cationic surfactant, and as a phase transfer agent. Benzalkonium is more commonly contained in consumer products in its salt form, benzalkonium chloride. It is a quaternary ammonium compound that acts as an antimicrobial agent by denaturing proteins and disrupting cytoplasmic membranes.