| Identification | |
| Name: | Cetylpyridinium chloride |
| Synonyms: | cetylpyridinium chloride anhydrous;Biosept;Cetyl-pyridinium chloride;Ceepryn Chloride;Cetamium;Swabettes Hoechst;Intexsan CPC;CPC;Aktivex;hexadecylpyridinium chloride;Pyridinium, 1-hexadecyl-, chloride;Tserigel;Dobendan;Cetafilm;Ammonyx CPC;Pyridinium,1-hexadecyl-,chloride;Ceprim;Pyrisept;Cepacol chloride;1-Hexadecyl-pyridinium;Newkalgen B 651P;Merocet;Merothol;Quaternario CPC;1-hexadecylpyridine chloride;Pristacin;1-cetylpyridinium chloride;Cepacol;Acetoquat CPC;N-hexadecylpyridinium chloride;N-cetylpyridinium chloride;1-palmitylpyridinium chloride;1-hexadecylpyridinium chloride; |
| CAS: | 123-03-5 |
| EINECS: | 204-593-9 |
| Molecular Formula: | C21H38ClN |
| Molecular Weight: | 339.99 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C21H38N.ClH/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-16-19-22-20-17-15-18-21-22;/h15,17-18,20-21H,2-14,16,19H2,1H3;1H/q+1;/p-1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 2811 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. |
| Water Solubility: | insoluble in acetone, acetic acid, or ethanol |
| Solubility: | insoluble in acetone, acetic acid, or ethanol |
| Appearance: | white powder or crystals |
| Specification: |
?Cetylpyridinium chloride (CAS NO.123-03-5) is also named as 1-Cetylpyridinium chloride ; 1-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride ; 1-Palmitylpyridinium chloride ; AI3-15070 ; Acetoquat CPC ; Aktivex ; Ammonyx CPC ; Biosept ; Caswell No. 166A ; Ceeprin chloride ; Ceepryn chloride ; Cepacol ; Cepacol chloride ; Ceprim ; Cetamium ; Cetyl pyridinium chloride ; Cetylpyridini chloridum ; Chlorure de cetylpyridinium ; Chlorure de cetylpyridinium [INN-French] ; Dobendan ; Hexadecylpyridinium chloride ; Intexsan CPC ; Medilave ; Merocet ; N-Cetylpyridinium chloride ; N-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride ; NSC 14864 ; Pristacin ; Pyrisept ; Quaternario CPC ; Swabettes Hoechst ; Tserigel ; UNII-6BR7T22E2S .?Cetylpyridinium chloride (CAS NO.123-03-5) is white powder or crystals with a pyridine-like odour. It is insoluble in acetone, acetic acid, or ethanol. Concentrated solutions are destructive to mucous membranes.? It is combustible. It is toxic when swallowed and very toxic when inhaled. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. |
| Color: | White powder |
| Usage: | Surfactant. |
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