Benzalkonium Chloride BKC 80

About Benzalkonium Chloride BKC 80

Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is an organic salt that is used as a disinfectant and preservative in many products. It is also known as alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride and by the trade name Zephiran. BAC is effective against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It is the most commonly used antimicrobial preservative. It was initially used in hard contact lens solutions but is now ubiquitous. It can be found in most topical multi-use ophthalmic preparations.

Chemical formula   C6H5CH2N(CH3)2RCl
Molar mass            283.88
Melting point          190C
Boiling point           >100C/760mmHg
Other name 2-Amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
HS Code                  34021200.

Technical Analysis

Specification        Typical Values
CAS NO.               8001-54-5
IUPAC              alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride
Solubility             Soluble in water, ethanol and acetone, slightly soluble in benzene, almost insoluble in ethe

Benzalkonium chloride 80% (BKC 80%) is a quaternary ammonium salt used for sanitization and disinfection of hard surfaces, algae control in water, and treating bacterial infections in shrimp.