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Benzalkonium Compounds

MESHD001548

A mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium compounds. It is a bactericidal quaternary ammonium detergent used topically in medicaments, deodorants, mouthwashes, as a surgical antiseptic, and as a as preservative and emulsifier in drugs and cosmetics.

Synonyms

  • Compounds, Benzalkonium
  • Benzalkonium
  • Benzalkonium Chloride
  • Chloride, Benzalkonium
  • BTC-2125
  • BTC2125
  • BTC 2125
  • Germex
  • Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium Chloride
  • Chloride, Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium
  • Zephiran
  • Osvan
  • Asepsol
  • Drapolene

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:12.255Z