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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C22H48N.Br
Molecular Weight 406.527
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of DIDECYLDIMONIUM BROMIDE

SMILES

[Br-].CCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)CCCCCCCCCC

InChI

InChIKey=UMGXUWVIJIQANV-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI=1S/C22H48N.BrH/c1-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23(3,4)22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-2;/h5-22H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1

HIDE SMILES / InChI
DIDECYLDIMONIUM (as a salt, didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC)) is used in many types of biocidal products including tableware, carpets, humidifiers, and swimming pools. It shows a broad spectrum of activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and is also effective on fungi and viruses, including those that are enveloped.

Approval Year

PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Topical Application of the Quaternary Ammonium Compound Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride Activates Type 2 Innate Lymphoid Cells and Initiates a Mixed-Type Allergic Response.
2019-04-01
Effects of Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride (DDAC) on Sprague-Dawley Rats after 13 Weeks of Inhalation Exposure.
2017-01
Evaluation of the irritancy and hypersensitivity potential following topical application of didecyldimethylammonium chloride.
2016-07
Name Type Language
BROMOSEPT
Preferred Name English
DIDECYLDIMONIUM BROMIDE
Common Name English
DDAB
Common Name English
DIDECYLDIMETHYLAMMONIUM BROMIDE
Systematic Name English
DIMETHYLDICAPRYLAMMONIUM BROMIDE
Common Name English
DECIQUAM 222
Brand Name English
1-DECANAMINIUM, N-DECYL-N,N-DIMETHYL-, BROMIDE
Systematic Name English
DIDECYL DIMETHYL AMMONIUM BROMIDE
Systematic Name English
DECIQUAM
Brand Name English
Code System Code Type Description
CAS
2390-68-3
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
219-234-1
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DAILYMED
72L098XL5Y
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PUBCHEM
16957
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID9046528
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FDA UNII
72L098XL5Y
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RXCUI
2469250
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