General Description
Thin hexagonal plates. Melting point 323.6-327.2°F (162-164°C). pH of 1% aqueous solution: 4.8-5.5.
Reactivity Profile
BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE(5929-09-9) is incompatible with soap and anionic detergents.
Air & Water Reactions
Hygroscopic. May be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air. Slightly water soluble.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for this chemical are not available. BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE is probably combustible.
Definition
ChEBI: Benzethonium chloride is a (synthetic) quaternary ammonium salt that is benzyldimethylamine in which the nitrogen is quaternised by a 2-{2-[p-(2,4,4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethoxy}ethyl group, with chloride as the counter-ion. An antiseptic and disinfectant, it is active against a broad spectrum of bacteria, fungi, moulds and viruses. It has a role as an antiseptic drug, a disinfectant, an antibacterial agent, an antiviral agent and an antifungal agent. It is a quaternary ammonium salt, a chloride salt and an aromatic ether.
Safety Profile
Poison by intraperitoneal andintravenous routes. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Whenheated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx.
