Description | cis-1-(3-Chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (Quaternium-15 cis-form) is an antimicrobial agent used in cosmetics as a cosmetic preservative and antistatic agent.cis-1-(3-Chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride is an oral teratogen, but not a dermal teratogen, and has been dosed in rats at doses exceeding the expected cumulative exposures for cosmetics. |
Synonyms | Quaternium-15 cis-form |
molecular weight | 251.16 |
Molecular formula | C9H16Cl2N4 |
CAS | 51229-78-8 |
Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
Solubility | DMSO: 7.5 mg/mL (29.86 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
References | 1. Silverberg JI, et al. Prevalence and trend of allergen sensitization in patients with a diagnosis of stasis dermatitis referred for patch testing, North American contact dermatitis group data, 2001-2016. Arch Dermatol Res. 2022;314(9):857-867. 2. Multisanti C R, et al. Short-term in vitro exposure of Pinctada imbricata’s haemocytes to quaternium-15: Exploring physiological and cellular responses. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology. 2023; 101: 104198. |