Compound Q&A
What is 1-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride hydrate (1:1:1) (CAS: 6004-24-6)?
Answer
1-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride hydrate (1:1:1) is a quaternary ammonium compound with the CAS number 6004-24-6. It consists of a pyridinium ring substituted with a hexadecyl group and a chloride ion, along with one molecule of water of crystallization. This compound is commonly used as a surfactant and antimicrobial agent due to its cationic nature and ability to interact with cell membranes.
About
CAS No
6004-24-6
English Name
1-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride hydrate (1:1:1)
Molecular Formula
C21H40ClNO
Molecular Weight
358.0014 g/mol
SMILES
O.[Cl-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[n+]1ccccc1
InChIKey
NFCRBQADEGXVDL-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
