trimethyltetradecylammonium

Trimethyltetradecylammonium is a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound and cationic surfactant. It is primarily used as a germicidal detergent and disinfectant in laboratory and industrial settings. The compound acts by disrupting cell membranes due to its surfactant properties, leading to cell lysis and death of microorganisms. It is not classified as a pharmaceutical drug for therapeutic use in humans but finds application in research, cleaning agents, and possibly as an ingredient in some cosmetic or household products. Its mechanism of action involves interaction with lipid bilayers of microbial membranes, causing increased permeability or complete disruption[1][4].

Other names

1-tetradecanaminium, n,n,n-trimethyl-ammonium, trimethyltetradecyl-myristyltrimethylammoniumtetradecyltrimethylammoniumtetradonium cationtetradonium iontrimethyl(tetradecyl)azanium