Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium bromide

Chemical properties

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The Uses of Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium bromide

Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium bromide has been used in a study to assess the relation between chemical structure and germicidal efficacy in surface-active cations. It has also been used in a study to investigate pore size control during the synthesis of macroporous thermosensitive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) hydrogels.

The Uses of Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium bromide

Benzalkonium bromides are an important class of cationic surfactants. They are used as preservatives for ophthalmic, nasal and parenteral products and they are also used as a topical antiseptic and medical equipment disinfectant.

What are the applications of Application

Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Bromide is a disinfectant for medical equipment

Definition

ChEBI: Benzododecinium bromide is the organic bromide salt of benzododecinium. It is a cationic surfactant that has antispetic and disinfectant properties. It has a role as a surfactant, an antiseptic drug and a disinfectant. It is a quaternary ammonium salt and an organic bromide salt. It contains a benzododecinium.

General Description

Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium bromide is a cationic surfactant that may be used as an adsorbent for certain metals such as Cr(VI).

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion andintraperitoneal routes. Whenheated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes ofNH3, NOx, and Br ^-