Benzethonium Chloride

Benzethonium Chloride About

Benzethonium Chloride is a high-purity, synthetic quaternary ammonium compound widely recognized for its powerful broad-spectrum antimicrobial, antiseptic, and surfactant properties. Commercially known as Phemerol Chloride, it appears as an odorless, white crystalline powder with a highly bitter taste. It dissolves easily in water, alcohol, and chloroform, making it highly versatile for liquid, cream, and gel formulations.

• Broad-Spectrum Biocide: Effectively targets and destroys gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, fungi, molds, and enveloped viruses.
• Cationic Surfactant: Its positive molecular charge allows it to bind efficiently to negatively charged cell membranes of microorganisms, disrupting their cell walls and leading to rapid cell death.
• Stable Formulation Agent: Maintains high chemical stability across a wide temperature range and exhibits a stable pH profile (typically 5.5 to 7.5 in aqueous solutions).