Cetrimonium
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Cetrimonium, cetyl trimethylammonium, or hexadecyltrimethylammonium is a quaternary ammonium cation
whose salts are used as antiseptics:
They have the ATC codes (as skin antiseptics) and (as throat antiseptics).
Quaternary ammonium cation
Quaternary ammonium cations, also known as quats, are positively charged polyatomic ions of the structure NR4+, R being an alkyl group or an aryl group. Unlike the ammonium ion and the primary, secondary, or tertiary ammonium cations, the quaternary ammonium cations are permanently charged,...
whose salts are used as antiseptics:
- Cetrimonium bromideHexadecyltrimethylammonium bromideCetrimonium bromide is one of the components of the topical antiseptic cetrimide. The cetrimonium cation is an effective antiseptic agent against bacteria and fungi.It is a cationic surfactant...
- Cetrimonium chlorideCetrimonium chlorideCetrimonium chloride is a topical antiseptic. It is also commonly used in hair conditioners and shampoos, as a conditioning agent.- References:...
They have the ATC codes (as skin antiseptics) and (as throat antiseptics).