Product Details
Product Description of Benzethonium Chloride (CAS No.: 121-54-0)
Benzethonium chloride is a new-generation quaternary ammonium salt antibacterial agent that is widely applied in the daily chemical and cosmetic industries. Its excellent bactericidal and antibacterial properties make it a crucial functional ingredient in various hygiene and personal care formulations.
In addition, it has significant uses in the medical and healthcare fields, where it functions as an effective bactericidal and antibacterial component. For instance, it has been widely utilized in Western countries as an antibacterial ingredient in eye drops and injectable preparations.
Furthermore, benzethonium chloride is an essential key intermediate in the production of heparin sodium products, highlighting its critical role in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Benzethonium chloride Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 162-164 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 162℃[at 101 325 Pa] |
| Density | 0.998 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Vapor pressure | < 0.001 hPa @ 2°C |
| Refractive index | 1.5650 (estimate) |
| Storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Solubility | H2O: 0.1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless |
| Form | Liquid |
| Color | White |
| PH | 5.5-7.5 (25℃, 0.1M in H2O) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| PH Range | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Water Solubility | 1-5 g/100 mL at 18 ºC |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 141074 |
| BRN | 3898548 |
| Stability | Stability Stable, but hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, soap, anionic detergents, nitrates, acids. Light sensitive. |
| LogP | 1.08 at 20℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 121-54-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzethonium chloride (121-54-0) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xn,N,C |
| Risk Statements | 22-37/38-41-36-36/37/38-20/21/22-50/53-34-52/53 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/39-24/25-36/37/39-61-45 |
| RIDADR | UN1759 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | BO7175000 |
| F | 8 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 8 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 29239000 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 121-54-0(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 i.v. in mice: 29.5 mg/kg (Weiss) |
Product Application of Benzethonium Chloride (CAS No.: 121-54-0)
Benzethonium chloride maintains a broad and stable market presence across the pharmaceutical, daily chemical, and cosmetic industries.
In the heparin sodium sector alone, the annual demand for this product exceeds 200 tons, with its primary uses being the purification of heparin sodium and the production of low molecular weight heparin sodium and enoxaparin.
Within the daily chemical industry, disinfectant wipes extensively use benzethonium chloride as a bactericidal active ingredient, with annual consumption reaching tens of tons. Additionally, demand across the broader personal care and hygiene market is growing rapidly, and overall consumption is expected to keep rising.
This product is also highly popular in cosmetics and environmental disinfection applications, boasting broad promotion potential, a wide scope of application, and strong market prospects.
