Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC)

CAS Number: 123-03-05

Molecular Formula: C21H38ClN

Purity: Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) 98% purity

About Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC)

Cetylpyridinium chloride (CAS 123-03-5) is a cornerstone cationic quaternary ammonium compound with a Pharma/API purity of 99%, serving as a critical antiseptic and antimicrobial agent in the multi-billion dollar US oral care and pharmaceutical sectors. 1-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride has witnessed a surge in demand as ...

Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) Specifications

CAS Number

123-03-05

Molecular Formula

C21H38ClN

Molecular Weight

358.01 g/mol

IUPAC Name

1-hexadecylpyridin-1-ium chloride

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[n+]1ccccc1.[Cl-]

InChI Key

YMKDRGPMQRFJGP-UHFFFAOYSA-M

PubChem CID

31239

EINECS Number

204-593-9

MDL Number

MFCD00011731

HSN No

29333990

CAS Number

123-03-05

Molecular Formula

C21H38ClN

Molecular Weight

358.01 g/mol

IUPAC Name

1-hexadecylpyridin-1-ium chloride

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[n+]1ccccc1.[Cl-]

InChI Key

YMKDRGPMQRFJGP-UHFFFAOYSA-M

PubChem CID

31239

EINECS Number

204-593-9

MDL Number

MFCD00011731

HSN No

29333990

Molecular Weight

358.01 g/mol

Purity

Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) 98% purity

Physical appearance

White to almost white powder to crystal

odor

Pyridine-like

Boiling Point

496.25 °C

Freezing point

80-84°C

Density

0.9362 g/cm3 (rough estimate)

Precautionary Statement Codes

P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P319, P320, P321, P330, P332+P317, P362+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

Acute Tox. 3 (98%) Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)

Oral Care Antiseptic

A broad-spectrum quaternary ammonium compound utilized as an active ingredient in mouthwashes, toothpastes, and lozenges to reduce dental plaque and treat gingivitis

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A cationic surfactant and antimicrobial agent used in the formulation of topical anti-infectives, nasal sprays, and as a preservative in various medicinal products

Cosmetic Ingredient

A multifunctional additive employed as an antistatic agent, deodorant, and surfactant in skin, hair, and sun care formulations

Research Tool

A chemical reagent used in scientific studies to investigate the mechanisms of bacterial and viral inactivation, as well as in electrophoresis and protein purification processes.