CAS number: 1119-97-7
EC number: 214-291-9
Myrtrimonium Bromide is a quaternary ammonium salt.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is an antiseptic agent, meaning it has various antibacterial, antifungal and other antimicrobial properties and can be applied to skin or mucous membranes to avoid or minimize the risk of infection.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is also a surfactant, meaning it functions as a detergent with cleaning properties.
As a pharmaceutical ingredient, Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is used in various products mainly for topical use in sprays, gels and creams for a range of purposes, including cleaning burns and wounds, for disinfecting skin before injections or surgery, and for treating fungal infections or nappy rash.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is a chemical compound derived from Cetyltrimethylammonium (a surfactant) and is used as a topical antiseptic.
Widely Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is used in cosmetic products as a preservative, antiseptic.
INCI Name (US): Myrtrimonium Bromide
INCI Name (EU): Myrtrimonium Bromide
CAS #: 1119-97-7
General Information/ Characteristics of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is a quaternary ammonium compound which is a part of a group of ammonium salts that are typically prepared by treatment of an amine and an alkylating agent.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) demonstrate a variety of physical, chemical and biological properties and most are soluble in water as they possess properties of strong electrolytes.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is additionally known to have the ability to disrupt a micro-organism’s cell processes thus make excellent preservatives.
Benefits / Application of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide): Skin and hair care benefits:
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) acts as an antiseptic and as a detergent thus it is used in the treatment of dandruff, itchy or oily scalp.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) has been known to treat psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp and skin.
Applications of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Antimicrobial lotions and skin care soaps.
Detergents, sanitizers and softeners.
Pigment dispersal agents.
2 in 1 shampoo.
Hair dressing gels and leave in conditioners.
Make-up products and make-up removers.
Formulations Advices:
No reference
Regulatory Status:
No applicable
Physical-Chemical Properties of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Acidity: NMT 1ml of NAOH is required to change color
Miscibility with Ethanol: Solution remains clear.
Neutral substances: Residue weight NMT 0.4g.
Non-quaternized amines: The difference between the volumes.
Isopropyl Alcohol: NMT 10% v/v
Assay content: 38-42%
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) inhibits the growth of microorganisms in the cosmetic.
Thanks to this, Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) also provides it with certain microbiological stability.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) keeps the cosmetic product free from contamination, not only during their manufacture and packaging, but also during the entire period of their use.
Product Description of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Catalogue Number:
M885040
Chemical Name:
Myristyltrimethylammonium Bromide
Synonyms:
Trimethyltetradecylammonium Bromide
(1-Tetradecyl)trimethylammonium Bromide
Cetrimide BP
MTAB
Microcide II
Morpan T
Myristyltrimethylammonium bromide
Myrtrimonium Bromide
Mytab; N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-tetradecanaminium Bromide
N-Tetradecyl-N,N,N-trimethylammonium Bromide
Pentonium 4Br40
Quaternium 13
Querton 14Br40
TTAB
TTAB (surfactant)
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium Bromide
Tetradonium Bromide
Trimethylmyristylammonium Bromide
n-Tetradecyltrimethylammonium Bromide
Benefits of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) cleanses, removes make-up and tones the skin
Texture and Nuance of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is suitable for sensitive eyes, including contact lens wearers.
Application procedure of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Apply Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) with a cotton ball on your face and eyes. Do not rinse.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is a quaternary ammonium compound which is a part of a group of ammonium salts that are typically prepared by treatment of an amine and an alkylating agent.
KEYWORDS:
1119-97-7, 214-291-9, Trimethyltetradecylammonium Bromide, (1-Tetradecyl)trimethylammonium Bromide, Cetrimide BP, MTAB, Microcide II, Morpan T, Pentonium 4Br40, Quaternium 13
CAS Number:
1119-97-7
Molecular Formula:
C17H38BrN
Appearance:
White to Off- Solid
Melting Point:
>204°C (dec.)
Molecular Weight:
336.39
Storage of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
-20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere
Solubility of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Category:
Building Blocks;
Applications of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is used to prepare surfactant micelles for their liquid superlubricity.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
Description of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is a preservative.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.10% of the products in our database containing it.
INCI Name:
Myrtrimonium Bromide
MYRTRIMONIUM BROMIDE is classified as :
Preservative
Description of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is a mix of quaternary ammonium salts that exhibits antiseptic and anticancer chemotherapeutic activities.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) acts as a cationic detergent, altering the mitochondrial membrane potential and inducing pore formation in membranes.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) inhibits H+ ATP synthase, inducing mitochondrial membrane depolarization and caspase activation and inhibiting proliferation in cellular and animal models of head and neck cancers.
Product Info about Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Cas No.:
57-09-0
Purity:
≥98%
Formula:
C19H42BrN
Formula Wt.:
364.45
Chemical Name:
N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-hexadecanaminium bromide
IUPAC Name:
hexadecyl(trimethyl)azanium;bromide
Synonym:
Cetrimonium Bromide, Bromat, Cetab, Lissolamine V, Micol, Quamonium, Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide
Melting Point:
248-251°C
Solubility of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is soluble in 1 M water at 20oC.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is sparingly soluble in acetone.
Appearance of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
White Crystal Powder
CAS Number: 1119-97-7
EINECS/ELINCS No: 214-291-9
Restriction (applies to EU only): VI/44
COSING REF No: 35469
INN Name: tetradonium bromide
Chem/IUPAC Name: Tetradonium bromide
Tetradonium bromide
Bromure de myrtrimonium
Tetradoniumbromide
AMMONIUM TRIMETHYLTERTRADECYL- BROMIDE
MYRISTYL TRIMETHYL AMMONIUM BROMIDE
N, N, N-TRIMETHYL- BROMIDE 1-TETRADECANAMINIUM
N, N, N-TRIMETHYL-1-TETRADECANAMINIUM BROMIDE
QUATERNIUM-13
TETRADECYTRIMETHYLAMMONIUM B
Description of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Quaternary ammonium salt.
Action of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) in cosmetics:
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) most often used in hair care products.
Conditions the hair and prevents static.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) can be used as a preservative.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) inhibits the growth of microorganisms in the cosmetic.
Thanks to this, Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) also provides it with certain microbiological stability.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) keeps the cosmetic product free from contamination, not only during their manufacture and packaging, but also during the entire period of their use.
Component type of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Synthetic substance
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) function in a cosmetic:
Conditioning substance
Antistatic substance
Origin(s): Synthetic
Nom INCI : MYRTRIMONIUM BROMIDE
N° EINECS/ELINCS : 214-291-9
Classification: Quaternary ammonium , Regulated
Restriction en Europe : V/44
Its functions (INCI)
Preservative: Inhibits the development of micro-organisms in cosmetic products.
CAS No:57-09-0
Synonym(s): 1-TETRADECANAMINIUM;N,N,N-TRIMETHYL-;BROMIDE;1TETRADECANAMINIUM;N,N,NTRIMETHYL;BROMIDE;AMMONIUM;TRIMETHYLTERTRADECYL-;BROMIDE;BROMIDE 1-TETRADECANAMINIUM;N,N,N-TRIMETHYL-;BROMIDE AMMONIUM;TRIMETHYLTERTRADECYL-;MYRISTYL TRIMETHYL AMMONIUM BROMIDE;N,N,N-TRIMETHYL- BROMIDE 1-TETRADECANAMINIUM;N,N,N-TRIMETHYL-1-TETRADECANAMINIUM BROMIDE;QUATERNIUM-13;TETRADECYTRIMETHYLAMMONIUM BROMIDE;TETRADONIUM BROMIDE
Function(s) of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide): Antistatic Agent; Cosmetic Biocide; PRESERVATIVE
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide), or alkyltrimethylammonium bromide, is an antiseptic which is a mixture of three quaternary ammonium compounds: tetradonium bromide (TTAB or MITMAB), cetrimonium bromide (CTAB), and laurtrimonium bromide (DTAB or LTAB).
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) was first discovered and developed by ICI and introduced under the brand name Cetavlon.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is used as a 1-3 % solution for cleaning roadside accident wounds.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is used in various applications such as antiseptic agents, diagnostic test and analysis, topical formulations, and dental treatment.
INCI name:
MYRTRIMONIUM BROMIDE
Alternative names:
Tetradoniumbromid
Origin:
synthetic
Definition of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Tetradonium bromide
INCI function:
Preservative
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is an antiseptic that is applied to the skin or tissue to prevent wound infections and sepsis.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is used in ointments, creams, mouth rinses, plasters or powders.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is also an effective preservative against bacteria and moulds in cosmetics.
Specifications of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
CAS Min %: 98.5
CAS Max %: 100.0
pH: 6 to 8 (1% aq. soln.)
Color: White
Melting Point: 245°C to 250°C
Assay Percent Range: 98.5 to 101.5% (Argentometry)
Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)13N(CH3)3Br
Packaging: Glass bottle
Merck Index: 15,6422
Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 100g/L (20°C)
Formula Weight: 336.39
Physical Form: Fine Crystalline Powder
Percent Purity: 99%
Water: 0.5% max. (K.F.)
Chemical Name or Material: Myristyltrimethylammonium bromide, 99%
About Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) helpful information:
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 to < 100 tonnes per annum.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is used in the following products: cosmetics and personal care products, perfumes and fragrances and pharmaceuticals.
Other release to the environment of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is likely to occur from: indoor use as processing aid and outdoor use as processing aid.
Article service life of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Other release to the environment of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is likely to occur from: indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment) and outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) can be found in products with material based on: plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones), paper used for articles with intense direct dermal (skin) contact during normal use such as personal hygiene articles (e.g. nappies, feminine hygiene products, adult incontinence products, tissues, towels, toilet paper) and paper used for articles with intense direct dermal (skin) contact during normal use such as printed articles (e.g. newspapers, books, magazines, printed photographs).
Widespread uses of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) by professional workers:
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is used in the following products: laboratory chemicals and cosmetics and personal care products.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is used in the following areas: health services and scientific research and development.
Other release to the environment of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Formulation or re-packing of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is used in the following products: perfumes and fragrances, cosmetics and personal care products, laboratory chemicals, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals.
Release to the environment of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and formulation in materials.
Uses at industrial sites of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is used in the following products: cosmetics and personal care products.
Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) is used in the following areas: health services and scientific research and development.
Release to the environment of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) can occur from industrial use: as processing aid.
Manufacture of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide):
Release to the environment of Myrtrimonium Bromide (Cetrimide) can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.
SYNONYMS
1-TETRADECANAMINIUM
N,N,N-TRIMETHYL-BROMIDE
1TETRADECANAMINIUMN,N,NTRIMETHYL BROMIDE
AMMONIUM TRIMETHYLTERTRADECYL-BROMIDE
BROMIDE 1-TETRADECANAMINIUM
N,N,N-TRIMETHYL-BROMIDE AMMONIUM
TRIMETHYLTERTRADECYL-
MYRISTYL TRIMETHYL AMMONIUM BROMIDE
MYRTRIMONIUM BROMIDE
N,N,N-TRIMETHYL- BROMIDE 1-TETRADECANAMINIUM
N,N,N-TRIMETHYL-1-TETRADECANAMINIUM BROMIDE
QUATERNIUM-13
TETRADECYTRIMETHYLAMMONIUM BROMIDE
TETRADONIUM BROMIDE
TRIMETHYLTERTRADECYL- BROMIDE AMMONIUM
myristyl trimethyl ammonium bromide
1-tetradecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide
1-tetradecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide (1:1)
tetradonium bromide
N,N,N-trimethyl-1-tetradecanaminium bromide
trimethyl(tetradecyl)azanium;bromide
Cetrimide
1-hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride
cetriminium
cetrimonium
cetrimonium bromide
cetrimonium chloride
cetrimonium hydroxide
cetrimonium iodide
cetrimonium methyl sulfate
cetrimonium monosulfate
cetyltrimethylammonium bromide
cetyltrimethylammonium chloride
Octylsulfonate, Hexadecyltrimethylammonium
hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide
hexadecyl(trimethyl)azanium
hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide
hexadecyltrimethylammonium octylsulfonate
Myristyltrimethylammonium bromide
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide
Tetradonium bromide
Morpan T
Alkyltrimethylammonium bromide
CHEBI:3565
Myristyltrimethylaminium bromide
Myristyl trimethyl ammonium bromide
N-Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide
trimethyltetradecylamine, bromide
1-Tetradecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide (1:1)
trimethyl(tetradecyl)azanium;bromide
CHEMBL113150
Trimethyltetradecyl Ammonium Bromide
Quaternium 13
Trimethyl(tetradecyl)ammonium bromide
1-Tetradecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide
Trimethyltetradecylammonium bromide
Tetradonium bromide [INN]
N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-tetradecanaminium bromide
trimethyl(tetradecyl)azanium bromide
Ammonium, trimethyltetradecyl-, bromide
Cetrimonium Methosulfate
1119-97-7
Cetrimide
Myristyltrimethylammonium bromide
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide
Tetradonium bromide
MITMAB
N,N,N-trimethyltetradecan-1-aminium bromide
Tetradecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide
TTAB
8044-71-1
Myrtrimonium bromide
trimethyl(tetradecyl)azanium;bromide
1-Tetradecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide
Trimethyltetradecylammonium bromide
trimethyl(tetradecyl)azanium bromide
Trimethyl(tetradecyl)ammonium bromide
MFCD00011770
MTAB
UNII-8483H94W1E
CHEBI:3565
Mytab
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium (bromide)
8483H94W1E
Morpan T
Quaternium 13
DSSTox_CID_24367
DSSTox_RID_80175
DSSTox_GSID_44367
Myrtrimonium bromide;Cetrimide BP; MTAB; Microcide II; Morpan T;
Alkyltrimethylammonium bromide
CHEMBL113150
Tetradonio bromuro
Tetradonio bromuro [DCIT]
Tetradonium bromide [INN]
Tetradonii bromidum
CAS-1119-97-7
Ammonium, trimethyltetradecyl-, bromide
Bromuro de tetradonio
Trimethylmyristylammonium bromide
Bromure de tetradonium
Tetradonii bromidum [INN-Latin]
NCGC00166121-01
EINECS 214-291-9
Bromure de tetradonium [INN-French]
Bromuro de tetradonio [INN-Spanish]
Quammonium
N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-tetradecanaminium bromide
Cetrimide bromide
Myristyl trimethyl ammonium bromide
Cetrimide (JAN)
N-Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide
(1-TETRADECYL)TRIMETHYLAMMONIUM BROMIDE
AMMONIUM, TETRADECYLTRIMETHYL-, BROMIDE
EC 214-291-9
SCHEMBL59988
Myristyltrimethylaminium bromide
1-Tetradecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide (1:1)
DTXSID0044367
Tetradecyltrimethylammmonium bromide
HY-D0839
Trimethyltetradecyl Ammonium Bromide
Tox21_112327
Tox21_302067
AKOS015907427
Tox21_112327_1
JC10043
MCULE-6081426921
NCGC00166121-03
NCGC00255707-01
AS-12887
N,N,N-trimethyltetradecan-1-aminiumbromide
DB-050409
B7620
CS-0014809
FT-0604996
T0906
(1-Tetradecyl)trimethylammonium bromide, 98%
D02164
F21408
T-6750
A802464
A839915
Q27106133
UNII-24QSH2NL8N component CXRFDZFCGOPDTD-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory process names
Tetradonium bromide
tetradonium bromide
CAS names
1-Tetradecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide (1:1)
IUPAC names
(1-Tetradecyl)trimethylammonium bromide
1-Tetradacanaminiumm, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide
Cetrimida
CETRIMIDE
Cetrimide
Cetrimide bp
hexadecyl(trimethyl)azanium bromide
Myristyltrimethylammonium bromide
N,N,N-trimethyltetradecan-1-aminium bromide
TETRADECYL-TRIMETHYL-AMMONIUMBROMIDE
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium Bromide
Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide
Tetradonium bromide
tetradonium bromide
Tetradonium bromide
tetradonium bromide
Tetradonium bromide [INN]
trimethyl(tetradecyl)azanium bromide
Trade names
Cetrimid
Cetrimide
N-Tetradecyl-N,N,N-trimethylammonium bromide
Polyflex PES-50
Other identifiers
1119-97-7
114568-24-0