Synonym(s)
benzethonii chloridum; Benzethonium chloratum; CAS No:121-54-0; Diisobutylphenoxyethoxyethyldimethyl-benzylammonium chloride
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Benzethonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound which is used as an antiseptic in medicine and the cosmetics industry.
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Topically as 0.1% aqueous solution for wound irrigation. For skin disinfection a 0.2% solution solution in ethanol and acetone is used. Benzethonium is also commonly used. Cf. benzalkonium chloride.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer