SKU: C150  / 
    CAS Number: 6004-24-6

    Cetylpyridinium Chloride

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    Cetylpyridinium Chloride (syn: CPC) is a cationic quaternary ammonium antiseptic compound commonly used in oral hygiene products as well as nasal sprays and some pesticide formulations.  An antibacterial with broad-spectrum activity, it can be used as a preservative in pharmaceutical formulations.  It was first described in 1939 by Wm. S. Merrell Company (Cincinnati, Ohio).  Its antimicrobial activity correlates with the hydrophobicity of the side chain.

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