Benzethonium Chloride
Pharmaceuticals
Benzethonium Chloride is a crystalline solid that is soluble in polar solvents and has exceptional antimcrobial and antiviral properties. In the pharmaceutical industry, this compound serves as a preservative, disinfectant, and active ingredient in topical formulations such as antiseptic creams, hand sanitizers, and wound cleansers. In addition, Benzethonium Chloride is used in oral hygienics and lozenges.
Grade
- Injectable
- USP
- Ph.Eur
- BP
Other Names
- Phemerol
- Benzalkonium Ethyl Sulfate
Abbreviations
- BZT
Form
- Solid