Benzododecinium bromide

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Benzododecinium bromide
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Skeletal structure of benzododecium bromide.
Names
IUPAC name
Benzyl-dodecyl-dimethylammonium bromide
Other names
Ajatin
Bacfor BL
Benzalkonium bromide
Properties
C21H38NBr
Molar mass 384.437 g/mol
Appearance White solid
Odor Odorless
Melting point 46–48 °C (115–118 °F; 319–321 K)
Boiling point Decomposes
Hazards
Safety data sheet Sigma-Aldrich
Flash point 110 °C (230 °F; 383 K)
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
230 mg/kg (rat, oral)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Benzododecinium bromide is an antiseptic and disinfectant produced under trade mark Ajatin.

Properties

Chemical

Physical

Benzododecinium bromide is a white solid.

Availability

Benzododecium bromide can be bought as a disinfectant (water solution), altough the concentration is quite low.

Preparation

Preparation for this compound can be found in literature.

Projects

Handling

Safety

Little data exists about its toxicity.

Storage

In closed bottles.

Disposal

Should be diluted strongly before disposal.

References

  1. https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/product/sigma/b5776

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