Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 1-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride (CAS: 123-03-5)?
Answer
1-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride (CAS: 123-03-5) is widely used as an antimicrobial agent in pharmaceuticals, industrial cleaners, and personal care products. It serves as a surfactant in emulsification processes, a preservative in food packaging, and a component in research for applications involving charge-based interactions or biocidal activities.
About
CAS No
123-03-5
English Name
1-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride
Molecular Formula
C21H38ClN
Molecular Weight
339.99 g/mol
SMILES
[Cl-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[n+]1ccccc1
InChIKey
YMKDRGPMQRFJGP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
