Cetalkonium Chloride

Products

Cetalkonium chloride is commercially available, for example, as an oral gel (Tenderdol, combination preparation).

Structure and properties

Cetalkonium chloride (C₂₅H₄₆ClN, M_r = 396.1 g/mol)

Effects

Cetalkonium chloride has antiseptic properties against bacteria and fungi.

Indications

• In combination: pain and inflammation of the mouth and lips.
• As a preservative.