Description

Dequalinium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound widely recognized for its potent antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. This high-purity active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is essential for formulating effective disinfectant and preservative solutions. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial biocides sectors seeking a reliable broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Disinfectants: Key ingredient in antiseptic creams, ointments, and lozenges for throat infections.
• Personal Care Products: Used in mouthwashes, gargles, and deodorants for its bactericidal action.
• Topical Antiseptics: Formulated into wound cleansers and surgical scrubs to prevent infection.
• Preservative Systems: Acts as a preservative in cosmetic and toiletry formulations to extend shelf life.
• Industrial Biocides: Incorporated into disinfectant solutions for surface sanitation in clinical and food processing environments.
• Veterinary Medicine: Used in topical preparations for animal healthcare.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dequalinium Chloride
CAS No.	522-51-0
Molecular Formula	C30H40Cl2N4
Molecular Weight	527.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Dequalinium Dichloride; 1,1'-(1,10-Decanediyl)bis(4-amino-2-methylquinolinium) dichloride; Decamethylenebis(4-aminoquinaldinium chloride); BAQD-10; Dequadin; Diqual; Evazol
EINECS	208-325-0

Quality Control

Our Dequalinium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Microbial Enumeration	Meets Ph. Eur. / USP criteria

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.