Didecyldimethylammonium chloride

Didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC) is a quaternary ammonium compound used as an antiseptic/disinfectant. It causes the disruption of intermolecular interactions and the dissociation of lipid bilayers. The bacteriostatic (prevent growth) or bactericidal (kill microorganism) activity of DDAC depends on its concentration and the growth phase of the microbial population.^[4] It is a broad spectrum biocidal against bacteria and fungi and can be used as disinfectant cleaner for linen, recommended for use in hospitals, hotels and industries. It is also used in gynaecology, surgery, ophthalmology, pediatrics, OT, and for the sterilization of surgical instruments, endoscopes and surface disinfection.

Didecyldimethylammonium chloride

Names
Preferred IUPAC name N-Decyl-N,N-dimethyldecan-1-aminium chloride
Other names DDAC Dimethyldidecylammonium chloride[1][2] 1-Decanaminium[1] N-decyl-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride[1] Didecyldimethylammonium chloride[1] Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride[1] Quaternium-12[1] Ammonium, didecyldimethyl-, chloride[1]
Identifiers
CAS Number	7173-51-5 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEMBL	ChEMBL224987 Y
ChemSpider	22027 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.027.751
PubChem CID	23558
UNII	JXN40O9Y9B Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID9032537
InChI InChI=1S/C22H48N.ClH/c1-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23(3,4)22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-2;/h5-22H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1 Y Key: RUPBZQFQVRMKDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M Y InChI=1/C22H48N.ClH/c1-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23(3,4)22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-2;/h5-22H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1 Key: RUPBZQFQVRMKDG-REWHXWOFAJ
SMILES [Cl-].C(CCCCC[N+](C)(CCCCCCCCCC)C)CCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C22H48ClN
Molar mass	362.08 g/mol
Appearance	liquid[3]
Density	0.87 g/cm3 (20 °C)[3]
Pharmacology
ATC code	D08AJ06 (WHO)
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards	corrosive[3]
GHS labelling:
Pictograms
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In mice this disinfectant was found to cause infertility and birth defects when combined with alkyl (60% C14, 25% C12, 15% C16) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (ADBAC).^[5][6] These studies contradict the older toxicology data set on quaternary ammonia compounds which was reviewed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the EU Commission.^[7] In addition, DDAC, as well as other quaternary ammonia compounds, can lead to the acquisition of resistance by microorganisms when employed in sub-lethal concentrations.^[8]

See also

• Dimethyldioctadecylammonium chloride – longer di-C18 analogue