Cetrimonium Compounds

Name
Cetrimonium Compounds
Accession Number
DBCAT004995
Description

Cetyltrimethylammonium compounds that have cationic detergent, antiseptic, and disinfectant activities. They are used in pharmaceuticals, foods, and cosmetics as preservatives; on skin, mucous membranes, etc., as antiseptics or cleansers, and also as emulsifiers. These compounds are toxic when used orally due to neuromuscular blockade.

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
CetrimoniumA compound that can be used as a topical antiseptic.
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
CetrimoniumCyclopropane mycolic acid synthase MmaA2target
CetrimoniumCyclopropane mycolic acid synthase 1target