cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate

Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate (Hexadecylpyridinium chloride monohydrate) , a cationic quaternary ammonium compound, is used in certain classes of throat sprays, mouthwashes, lozenges, toothpaste, nasal sprays, and breath sprays. Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate has also been used as an ingredient in certain pesticides. It is an antiseptic with killing bacteria and other microorganisms. It can be potent in reducing gingivitis and preventing dental plaque. It may result in brown stains between the teeth and on the surface of teeth.

Asoxime chloride monohydrate is an oxime reactivator used for counteracting intoxication by nerve agents. It is able to reactivate acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibited by cytotoxic nerve agents such as sarin or soman.

Cetylpyridinium Chloride (Hexadecylpyridinium Chloride) is a cationic quaternary ammonium compound used as oropharyngeal antiseptic.