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Benzethonium chloride

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(Diisobutylphenoxyethoxyethyl)dimethylbenzylammonium chloride, Phemerol chloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C27H42ClNO2
CAS Number:
121-54-0
Molecular Weight:
448.08
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329748900
MDL number:
MFCD00011742
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3898548
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

benzethonium chloride

form

powder

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

162-164 °C (lit.)

application(s)

USP Biologics
pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

[Cl-].CC(C)(C)CC(C)(C)c1ccc(OCCOCC[N+](C)(C)Cc2ccccc2)cc1

InChI

1S/C27H42NO2.ClH/c1-26(2,3)22-27(4,5)24-13-15-25(16-14-24)30-20-19-29-18-17-28(6,7)21-23-11-9-8-10-12-23;/h8-16H,17-22H2,1-7H3;1H/q+1;/p-1

InChI key

UREZNYTWGJKWBI-UHFFFAOYSA-M

General description

Benzethonium chloride, a quaternary ammonium compound, is widely utilized in microbiology for its antimicrobial properties. It serves as a preservative and disinfectant in pharmaceutical formulations, aiding in the inhibition of bacterial growth. Its use is primarily focused on maintaining sterility in products and environments where contamination control is critical. The compound ensures that pharmaceutical and biological products meet stringent quality standards, offering safety in both clinical and commercial settings.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics.

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Ph

Application

Benzethonium chloride USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Benzethonium Chloride Topical Solution
  • Methylbenzethonium Chloride

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.
This product is part of USP Biologics Program.
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Ph

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

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SKUGTIN
1051500-500MG04061838672766