Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 1-Hexadecylpyridinium bromide (CAS: 140-72-7)?
Answer
1-Hexadecylpyridinium bromide (CAS: 140-72-7) is primarily used as a surfactant in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial settings. It serves as an antiseptic and disinfectant in medical applications, aids in the formulation of topical medications, and is also used in research for studying surface-active agents and their interactions with cells and tissues.
About
CAS No
140-72-7
English Name
1-Hexadecylpyridinium bromide
Molecular Formula
C21H38BrN
Molecular Weight
384.4 g/mol
EINECS
205-428-3
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+]1=CC=CC=C1.[Br-]
InChIKey
DVBJBNKEBPCGSY-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
