Benzalkonium Bromide, often known as benzalkonium chloride, is a quaternary ammonium compound. At an 80% concentration, it generally presents as a colorless to light-yellow viscous liquid or crystalline powder. It easily dissolves in water and ethanol to yield an alkaline aqueous solution. Characterized by a subtle, pleasant aroma free from harsh irritation, it may exhibit a faint amine scent at higher concentrations.
| Product Name: | BENZYLDIMETHYLDODECYLAMMONIUM BROMIDE |
| Synonyms: | Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C8-18-alkyldimethyl, bromides;BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE 80% H2O SOLUTION;Benzalkonium bromide in 80% H2O Solution;BENZODODECINIUM BROMIDE;BENZYLDIMETHYLDODECYLAMMONIUM BROMIDE;BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE;N-Alkyl(C8-C18)-N-benzyl-N,N-dimethylammoniumbromide;BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE 80% H2O SOLUTION BAC B80% |
| CAS: | 91080-29-4 |
| MF: | C21H38BrN |
| MW: | 384.44 |
| EINECS: | 293-522-5 |
| Mol File: | 91080-29-4.mol |
| Melting point: | 50-55 °C |
| storage temp: | 2-8°C |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | BO7875000 |
Benzalkonium bromide (BAC) B80% is widely utilized across healthcare for sanitizing medical equipment, skin, mucous membranes, and surrounding environments. In personal care, it acts as an antibacterial, antifungal, and conditioning ingredient in hair and skincare formulations. For industrial uses, it functions as a bactericide and algaecide in water treatment systems, a microbial control agent in recirculating cooling water, and an emulsulated or antistatic processing aid in textiles and oilfields.
