Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Cetrimonium Chloride (CAS: 112-02-7)?
Answer
Cetrimonium Chloride is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a preservative in topical medications, in personal care products for its conditioning and antistatic effects, and in industrial settings for its antimicrobial properties. It also finds applications in textile processing and as a component in some food additives, though its use in food is limited and regulated.
About
CAS No
112-02-7
English Name
Cetrimonium Chloride
Molecular Formula
C19H42ClN
Molecular Weight
320 g/mol
SMILES
[Cl-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C
InChIKey
WOWHHFRSBJGXCM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
