Cetylpyridinium Chloride is a cationic quaternary ammonium antiseptic compound commonly used in oral hygiene products as well as nasal sprays and some pesticide formulations.
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Spectrum | Cetylpyridinium chloride has a broad spectrum of activity and is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as a few pathogenic fungal species. |
Molecular Formula | C21H38ClN • H2O |
References | Sreenivasan, P.k., V.i. Haraszthy, and J.j. Zambon. "Antimicrobial Efficacy of 0·05% Cetylpyridinium Chloride Mouthrinses." Letters in Applied Microbiology Lett Appl Microbiol 56.1 (2012): 14-20. |