12-04624. Halimide [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 19014-05-2
Dodecylbenzyltrimethylammonium chloride.
C22H40ClN; mol wt 354.01.
C 74.64%, H 11.39%, Cl 10.01%, N 3.96%.

Description and references

Prepn: Darragh, Stayner, Ind. Eng. Chem. 46, 254 (1954); Stayner, US 2692286 (1954 to Calif. Res. Corp.).

Chemical structure

Properties

Pale yellow, glassy solid. Phenol coefficient (S. aureus): 408; (S. typhosa): 367.

Use

Disinfectant; cationic surface active agent.

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.