|
Cetyl
Pyridinium Chloride
|
| Specifications |
|
| Name
of the product |
|
Cetyl
pyridinium Chloride USP |
| Molecular
wt. |
|
358.0 |
| Chemical
Composition |
|
C21
H38 ClN.H2O |
| Description |
|
White
powder, slightly soapy to touch |
Identification |
|
Complies
A) I.R Absorption spectrum.
B) Ultraviolet Absorption spectrum.
C) Chloride test. |
| Solubility |
|
Soluble
in water, Insoluble in Ethanol, Acetone & Acetic Acid |
| Melting
range |
|
Between
80o - 84o |
| Acidity |
|
Not
more than 2.5 ml Of NaOH required for neutralization. |
| Water
Content |
|
Between
4.5% & 5.5% |
| Heavy
Metals |
|
0.002%
(NMT) |
| Assay |
|
Not
less than 99.0% and not more than 102.0% of C 21H38
ClN |
|
|
|
| Uses |
|
Antiseptic/Disinfectant. |
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