Benzalkonium Chloride

CAS #8001-54-5

C27H42NO2.Cl

About

Benzalkonium chlorides (BACs) are chemicals with widespread applications due to their broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

Synonyms

alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride (ADBAC)

Property

Specifications

Structure

IUPAC Name

alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride

Appearance

100% is white or yellow powder; gelatinous lumps; BC50 (50%) and BC80 (80%) solutions are colourless to pale yellow solutions.

Molar Mass

354

Density

1.02 Approx

Melting Point

<10.0 °C

Boiling Point

100 °C

Solubility in Water

Soluble

Vapour Pressure

No data available

Flash Point

>60.0

Viscosity

500.0 - 600.0

Odour

Characteristics

APHA Value

Hazard Identification

IMDG 8

Uses & Applications

Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is commonly used as an active ingredient in hand sanitizers to reduce the spread of infections. It is used to kill or reduce the number of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms on the skin. Hand sanitizers that contain BAC usually contain it at a concentration of 0.1% to 0.13%.

Market Driving Factors

Benzalkonium chloride Market – Growth, Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Forecasts (2022 to 2029) Benzalkonium chloride Market was valued at US$ 6.63 Bn. in 2021

Grades Available

USP Grade, Technical Grade

Origin

India

Packaging

50 And 200kg Drum

Stability/Shelf Life

1 to 3 years

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