benzethonium

English

Etymology

From benz(yl) +‎ eth(yl) +‎ -onium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

Noun

benzethonium (uncountable)

(pharmacology) A quaternary ammonium cation, N-benzyl-N,N-dimethyl-2-{2-[4-(2,4,4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethoxy}ethan aminium, whose chloride is an industrial disinfectant.

Derived terms

benzethonium chloride

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