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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C22H48N.Cl
Molecular Weight 362.076
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of DIDECYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE

SMILES

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

InChI

InChIKey=RUPBZQFQVRMKDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI=1S/C22H48N.ClH/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

Description

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

1978
88
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
DIDECYLDIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE
MART.   MI  
Preferred Name English
DIDECYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE
INCI  
INCI  
Official Name English
1-DECANAMINIUM, N-DECYL-N,N-DIMETHYL-, CHLORIDE
Systematic Name English
DIDECYL DIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE [HSDB]
Common Name English
N-DECYL-N,N-DIMETHYL-1-DECANAMINIUM CHLORIDE
Systematic Name English
Didecyldimethylammonium chlorid [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
DIDECYLDIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORID
WHO-DD  
Common Name English
DIDECYLDIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE [MART.]
Common Name English
BARDAC 2250
Common Name English
QUATERNIUM-12
Common Name English
DICAPRYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Common Name English
MAQUAT 4450-E
Common Name English
DIDECYL DIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
HSDB  
Systematic Name English
DIDECYLDIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE [MI]
Common Name English
1-DECANAMINIUM, N-DECYL-N,N-DIMETHYL-, CHLORIDE (1:1)
Systematic Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
WHO-ATC D08AJ06
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EPA PESTICIDE CODE 69149
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WHO-VATC QD08AJ06
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Code System Code Type Description
MESH
C027118
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RXCUI
1011450
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
230-525-2
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FDA UNII
JXN40O9Y9B
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HSDB
7611
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EVMPD
SUB73378
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WIKIPEDIA
Didecyldimethylammonium chloride
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SMS_ID
100000136088
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DRUG CENTRAL
4416
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CAS
7173-51-5
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DAILYMED
JXN40O9Y9B
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID9032537
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DRUG BANK
DBSALT002532
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PUBCHEM
23558
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MERCK INDEX
m4380
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL1182247
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ACTIVE MOIETY
Structure of DIDECYLDIMONIUM
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