Dequalinium Chloride

About Dequalinium Chloride

Dequalinium Chloride is a high-purity reference standard of Dequalinium carrying the CAS registry number 522-51-0. With the molecular formula C30H40Cl2N4, it has a molar mass of 527.6 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1-[10-(4-amino-2-methylquinolin-1-ium-1-yl)decyl]-2-methylquinolin-1-ium-4-amine dichloride. It is also known as Dequalinium Dichloride or Dekamin.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As a reference sample of Dequalinium, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Dequalinium Chloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-025250
CAS Number	522-51-0
IUPAC name	1-[10-(4-amino-2-methylquinolin-1-ium-1-yl)decyl]-2-methylquinolin-1-ium-4-amine dichloride
Molecular formula	C₃₀H₄₀Cl₂N₄
Molecular weight	527.6 g/mol
Exact mass	526.263
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	LTNZEXKYNRNOGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=[N+](C2=CC=CC=C2C(=C1)N)CCCCCCCCCC[N+]3=C(C=C(C4=CC=CC=C43)N)C.[Cl-].[Cl-]
PubChem CID	10649

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	59.8 Å²
Synonyms	Dequalinium Dichloride, Dekamin, Decamine, Chlorure de dequalinium, BAQD 10, Dequalinii chloridum, Cloruro de decalinio, 1,1'-Decamethylenebis(4-aminoquinaldinium chloride), Dequalinio cloruro, BAQD-10, GNF-Pf-5483, Cloruro de decualinio

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Dequalinium Chloride?

The CAS Registry Number of Dequalinium Chloride is 522-51-0. It is also known as Dequalinium Dichloride, Dekamin, Decamine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Dequalinium Chloride?

Dequalinium Chloride has the molecular formula C30H40Cl2N4 and a molecular weight of 527.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-[10-(4-amino-2-methylquinolin-1-ium-1-yl)decyl]-2-methylquinolin-1-ium-4-amine dichloride.

What is Dequalinium Chloride used for?

Dequalinium Chloride is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Dequalinium. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Dequalinium Chloride can I order?

We supply Dequalinium Chloride in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Dequalinium Chloride?

Yes. Every lot of Dequalinium Chloride is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Dequalinium Chloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. Dequalinium Chloride is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.