IUPAC Name
1-Hexadecylpyridin-1-ium;chloride
Synonyms
1-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride;Cetylpyridinium chloride anhydrous;Pyridinium, 1-hexadecyl-, chloride;CPC
Molecular Formula
C21H38ClN
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+]1=CC=CC=C1.[Cl-]
InChI
YMKDRGPMQRFJGP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI Key
InChI=1S/C21H38N.ClH/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-16-19-22-20-17-15-18-21-22;/h15,17-18,20-21H,2-14,16,19H2,1H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
Solubility
water, 246.6 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Appearance
White powder or crystals
Storage
4°C, stored under nitrogen, away from moisture*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen, away from moisture)
Typical Applications
Use as disinfectant, antimicrobial agent, preservative.
Use as antistatic agent.
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
Use as flocculant.
Use as deodorant.