Bioactivity | N-Decyl-N,N-dimethyldecan-1-aminium chloride (Didecyldimethylammonium chloride) is a dialkyl-quaternary ammonium compound that is used in numerous products for its bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal properties[1]. | ||||||||||||
Invitro | N-Decyl-N,N-dimethyldecan-1-aminium chloride (Didecyldimethylammonium chloride, DDAC) is a broad-spectrum bactericidal and fungicidal biocide that exhibits antimicrobial activity against several pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Legionella pneumophilia, Stachybotrys chartarum and enveloped and non-enveloped viruses[1]. | ||||||||||||
Name | N-Decyl-N,N-dimethyldecan-1-aminium chloride | ||||||||||||
CAS | 7173-51-5 | ||||||||||||
Formula | C22H48ClN | ||||||||||||
Molar Mass | 362.08 | ||||||||||||
Appearance | Solid-liquid mixture | ||||||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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Reference | [1]. Anderson SE, et al. Evaluation of the irritancy and hypersensitivity potential following topical application of didecyldimethylammonium chloride. J Immunotoxicol. 2016;13(4):557-566. |