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Benzethonium chloride
Systematic (IUPAC) name
benzyl-dimethyl-[2-[2-[4- (2,4,4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl] azanium chloride
Identifiers
CAS number	121-54-0
ATC code	D08AJ58
PubChem	8478
Chemical data
Formula	C₂₇H₄₂ClNO₂
Mol. mass	448.081 g/mol
SMILES	search in eMolecules, PubChem
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status	OTC(US)
Routes	Topical

Benzethonium chloride is a synthetic quaternary ammonium, surfactant, antiseptic, and anti-infective compound used as a topical antimicrobial agent in cosmetics and personal care products like anti-itch ointments and antibacterial moist towelettes and wipes. Benzothonium chloride is also used is the food industry as a disinfectant and preservative. [1]. It has the appearance of an odorless white crystalline hygroscopic powder and has a melting point of 162-164 °C. The compound is moderately soluble in water and is toxic orally because it may cause failure in neuromuscular transmission as a result of pathological disturbance at the myoneural junction.[2]