Table 1.
Examples of quaternary ammonium compounds commonly used in disinfectants
| Compound | Abbreviations | CAS Number |
|---|---|---|
| Akyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride frequently called benzalkonium chloride (BAC) |
ADBAC C10-C18, or BAC C10-C18 |
8001-54-5 |
|
Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride Dioctyl dimethyl ammonium chloride |
DDAC C10 DDAC C8 |
7173-51-5 3026-69-5 |
| • Quaternary ammonium compounds, C12 − 18-alkyl[(ethylphenyl)methyl]dimethyl, chlorides | ADEBAC C10-C18 | 68956-79-6 |
| Alkyl trimethyl ammonium chloride | ATMAC C12-C18 | 68391-03-7 |
| Cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride | CTAC | 112-02-7 |
| Cetylpyridinium chloride | CPC | 123-03-5 |
| Benzethonium chloride | BZT | 121-54-0 |