12-09982. Undecoylium Chloride [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 1337-59-3
Acylcolaminoformylmethylpyridinium chloride.

Description and references

The acyl group is a mixture containing 8-14 carbon atoms, but principally a 10-11 carbon atom chain. [C5H5N+-CONHCH2CH2OOC(CH2)nCH3]Cl, where n = 6-12.

Derivative

Complex with iodine.

Nomenclature

CAS number: 1338-54-1
Virac.

Properties

[C5H5N+-CONHCH2CH2OOC(CH2)nCH3]Cl.I2. Freely sol in water.

Therapeutic Category

Antiseptic (topical).

Status

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