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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D001558
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Preferred Name

Benzethonium

Definitions
Bactericidal cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant used as a topical anti-infective agent. It is an ingredient in medicaments, deodorants, mouthwashes, etc., and is used to disinfect apparatus, etc., in the food processing and pharmaceutical industries, in surgery, and also as a preservative. The compound is toxic orally as a result of neuromuscular blockade.
Synonyms
Chloride, Benzethonium
PuriClens
Phemethryn
Phemeride
Bencetonium Chloride
Puri-Clens
Orchid Fresh II
Formula Magic
Phemerol
Magic, Formula
Solamin
Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-(2-(2-(4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-, chloride
Chloride, Bencetonium
Quatrachlor
Benzethonium Chloride
Hyamine 1622
Puri Clens
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