Title: Myristyltrimethylammonium Bromide
CAS Registry Number: 1119-97-7
CAS Name: N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-tetradecanaminium bromide
Synonyms: trimethyltetradecylammonium bromide; tetradonium bromide
Trademarks: Morpan T (A.B.M. Chem.); Mytab (Zeeland)
Molecular Formula: C17H38BrN
Molecular Weight: 336.39
Percent Composition: C 60.70%, H 11.39%, Br 23.75%, N 4.16%
Line Formula: [CH3(CH2)13N(CH3)3]+Br-
Literature References: Cationic germicidal detergent. Prepn and antibacterial activity: R. S. Shelton
et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 68, 753 (1946). Toxicity and pharmacology: B. Isomaa, K. Bjondahl,
Acta Pharmacol. Toxicol. 47, 17 (1980).
Properties: White powder, mp 245-250°. Sol in 5 parts water.
Corrosive! LD50 in mice, rats (mg/kg): 12.0, 15.0 i.v. (Issomaa, Bjondahl).
Melting point: mp 245-250°
Toxicity data: LD50 in mice, rats (mg/kg): 12.0, 15.0 i.v. (Issomaa, Bjondahl)
Use: Disinfectant; deodorant; laboratory reagent.