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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C22H48N
Molecular Weight 326.6232
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 1

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of DIDECYLDIMONIUM

SMILES

CCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)CCCCCCCCCC

InChI

InChIKey=JGFDZZLUDWMUQH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C22H48N/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/q+1

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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

PubMed