| Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
| Molecular Formula | C19H42N.C7H7O3S |
| Molecular Weight | 455.737 |
| Optical Activity | NONE |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
CC1=CC=C(C=C1)S([O-])(=O)=O.CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C
InChI
InChIKey=MZMRZONIDDFOGF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI=1S/C19H42N.C7H8O3S/c1-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20(2,3)4;1-6-2-4-7(5-3-6)11(8,9)10/h5-19H2,1-4H3;2-5H,1H3,(H,8,9,10)/q+1;/p-1
| Molecular Formula | C7H7O3S |
| Molecular Weight | 171.194 |
| Charge | -1 |
| Count |
MOL RATIO
1 MOL RATIO (average) |
| Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
| Additional Stereochemistry | No |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Optical Activity | NONE |
| Molecular Formula | C19H42N |
| Molecular Weight | 284.5435 |
| Charge | 1 |
| Count |
MOL RATIO
1 MOL RATIO (average) |
| Stereochemistry | RACEMIC |
| Additional Stereochemistry | No |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Optical Activity | NONE |
Cetrimide is a quaternary ammonium compound. Cetrimide was first introduced as a combined cleanser and skin antiseptic by Barnes (1942). Cetrimide combines excellent detergent properties and minimal toxicity with a useful antiseptic action. Cetrimide affects membrane permeability allowing ‘leaking’ of essential cell constituents leading to cell death. This medication is a skin antiseptic and disinfectant prescribed for seborrhoeic dermatitis and wound cleansing. The cream has a bactericidal activity against gram-positive bacteria and incompatible with soaps and other anionic surfactants.
Originator
Approval Year
PubMed
Patents
Sample Use Guides
Wound cleansing - Topical : Adult: Apply 0.1-1% aqueous solution or 0.5% cream onto affected area.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis - Topical : Adult: Apply 10% shampoo solution onto the scalp.
Route of Administration:
Topical
