Cetrimonium bromide
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Cetrimonium bromide, also known with the abbreviation CTAB, is a quaternary ammonium surfactant with a condensed structural formula [N(CH₃)₃]Br.
It is one of the components of the topical antiseptic cetrimide. The cetrimonium cation is an... Wikipedia
Formula: C19H42BrN
Molar mass: 364.45 g/mol
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Appearance: white powder
ATC code: D08AJ02 (WHO)
Melting point: 237 to 243 °C (459 to 469 °F; 510 to 516 K) (decomposes)
PubChem CID: 5974