Description / Application
Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide is the organic bromide salt that is the bromide salt of cetyltrimethylammonium; one of the components of the topical antiseptic cetrimide. It has a role as a detergent and a surfactant. It is a quaternary ammonium salt and an organic bromide salt. It contains a cetyltrimethylammonium ion.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide |
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| Molecular Formula | C19H42BrN |
| Molecular Weight | 364.4 |
| MFCD | MFCD00011772 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H302;H315;H318;H335;H373;H400 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |