8.40008

1-Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): 1-Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate, N-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride, 1-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride monohydrate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₁H₃₈ClN · xH₂O
• CAS Number: 6004-24-6
• Molecular Weight: 339.99 (anhydrous basis)
• MDL number: MFCD00149977
• UNSPSC Code: 12352107
• EC Index Number: 204-593-9

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• form: solid
• pH: 5.0-5.4 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H₂O)
• mp: 80-84 °C
• bulk density: 370 kg/m³
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• InChI: 1S/C21H38N.ClH.H2O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-16-19-22-20-17-15-18-21-22;;/h15,17-18,20-21H,2-14,16,19H2,1H3;1H;1H2/q+1;;/p-1
• InChI key: NFCRBQADEGXVDL-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Description

Application

• Reduction of bacterial contamination in meat processing: Cetylpyridinium chloride was used as an antimicrobial agent on beef hides, demonstrating significant effectiveness in reducing bacterial contamination, which is crucial for food safety in meat processing industries (Baird et al., 2006).
• Antibacterial effects in dental materials: The dentin primer containing cetylpyridinium chloride in Clearfil Protect Bond showed notable antibacterial effects against oral pathogens, suggesting its potential use in enhancing the antimicrobial properties of dental restorative materials (Imazato et al., 2006).
• Antimicrobial activity on frankfurters: Cetylpyridinium chloride was effective in controlling Listeria monocytogenes on frankfurters, highlighting its role in improving food safety and extending shelf life in processed meat products (Singh et al., 2005).
• Chemical treatment of periodontally involved root surfaces: A study utilized cetylpyridinium chloride in a chemical treatment modality for periodontally involved human root surfaces, illustrating its effectiveness in root surface preparation for dental procedures (Okte and Bal, 2000).

Analysis Note

Assay (argentometric, calc. on anhydrous substance): ≥ 96.0 %
Water (K. F.): 4.5 - 5.5 %
Identity (IR): passes test

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS06,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302 - H315 - H318 - H330 - H335 - H400
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable