Benzododecinium bromide
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 Skeletal structure of benzododecium bromide.
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| Names | |
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| IUPAC name
Benzyl-dodecyl-dimethylammonium bromide
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| 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): | |
| LD50 (Median dose)
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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). | |
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Benzododecinium bromide is an antiseptic and disinfectant produced under trade mark Ajatin.
Contents
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
- Desinfectant
- Absorbent for hexavalent chromium[1]
Handling
Safety
Little data exists about its toxicity.
Storage
In closed bottles.
Disposal
Should be diluted strongly before disposal.
