Cetylpyridinium (chloride monohydrate)

Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate is a cationic quaternary ammonium compound used in some types of mouthwashes, toothpastes, and throat and nasal sprays as an antiseptic that kills bacteria and other microorganisms. Effectively prevents plaque and reduces gingivitis.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[6004-24-6]

Product Name Alternative

Hexadecylpyridinium chloride monohydrate

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H301, H315, H318, H330, H335, H410

Target

Bacterial

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Applications

COVID-19-immunoregulation

Field of Research

Infection

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/Cetylpyridinium-chloride-monohydrate.html

Purity

99.84

Solubility

DMSO : 20 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+]1=CC=CC=C1.O.[Cl-]

Molecular Formula

C21H40ClNO

Molecular Weight

358.00

Precautions

H301, H315, H318, H330, H335, H410

References & Citations

[1]Datta S, et al. In Vitro Evaluation of Mitochondrial Function and Estrogen Signaling in Cell Lines Exposed to the Antiseptic Cetylpyridinium Chloride. Environ Health Perspect. 2017 Aug 22;125 (8) :087015.|[2]Popkin DL, et al. Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) Exhibits Potent, Rapid Activity Against Influenza Viruses in vitro and in vivo. Pathog Immun. 2017;2 (2) :252-269.