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Ethonium

Also known as Etonium, Aethonium, N,N'-Bis(2-(decyloxy)-2-oxoethyl)-N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-1,2-ethanediaminium

CAS 21954-74-5Formula C30H62Cl2N2O4Molar mass 585.74 g/mol
Ethonium chemical structure, C30H62Cl2N2O4, CAS 21954-74-5
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
21954-74-5
Formula
C30H62Cl2N2O4
Molar mass
585.74 g/mol
HS code
292390
Category
Cationic surfactants

What is Ethonium?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Ethonium is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C30H62Cl2N2O4 and a molar mass of 585.74 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 21954-74-5. The IUPAC name is (2-decoxy-2-oxoethyl)-[2-[(2-decoxy-2-oxoethyl)-dimethylazaniumyl]ethyl]-dimethylazanium dichloride.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2-decoxy-2-oxoethyl)-[2-[(2-decoxy-2-oxoethyl)-dimethylazaniumyl]ethyl]-dimethylazanium dichloride
CAS number
21954-74-5Other or deprecated CAS: 108316-83-2
Molecular formula
C30H62Cl2N2O4
InChIKey
UPCOSYBELNEQAU-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI
InChI=1S/C30H62N2O4.2ClH/c1-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-25-35-29(33)27-31(3,4)23-24-32(5,6)28-30(34)36-26-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-2;;/h7-28H2,1-6H3;2*1H/q+2;;/p-2
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)C[N+](C)(C)CC[N+](C)(C)CC(=O)OCCCCCCCCCC.[Cl-].[Cl-]

Synonyms

  • Etonium
  • Aethonium
  • N,N'-Bis(2-(decyloxy)-2-oxoethyl)-N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-1,2-ethanediaminium
  • etonii
  • 1,2-ethylenebis(N-dimethylcarbodecyloxymethyl)ammonium dichloride
  • dichloride ethylene-1,2-bis(N-dimethylcarbodecyloxymethyl)ammonium
  • Ethylenebis((carboxymethyl)dimethylammonium), dichloride, didecyl ester
  • N,N-Bis(carboxymethyl)-N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethylenediammonium chloride
  • 1,2-Ethanediaminium, N,N'-bis(2-(decyloxy)-2-oxoethyl)-N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-, dichloride
  • 1,2-Ethylenediamine, N,N'-dicarboxymethyl-N,N'-dimethyl-, dimethochloride, didecyl ester
  • Ammonium, ethylenebis((carboxymethyl)dimethyl-, dichloride, didecyl ester
  • N,N'-Bis(decyloxycarbonylmethyl)-N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethylenediammonium chloride
  • (2-decoxy-2-oxoethyl)-[2-[(2-decoxy-2-oxoethyl)-dimethylazaniumyl]ethyl]-dimethylazanium, dichloride
  • N~1~,N~2~-Bis[2-(decyloxy)-2-oxoethyl]-N~1~,N~1~,N~2~,N~2~-tetramethylethane-1,2-bis(aminium) dichloride

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
585.74 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
584.4087 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
0.52calc.
Topological polar surface area
52.6 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
25calc.
Heavy atoms
38calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.93calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Components
3calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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Uses and applications

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Pharmacological actions

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Anti-Ulcer Agents
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Antioxidants
  • Cariostatic Agents
  • Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
  • Surface-Active Agents

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Ethonium is traded under.

HS 2923.90Indicative HS code

Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides whether or not chemically defined not elsewhere classified…

World exports in 2024
$1.07B
+14.4% vs 2023, imports $1.16B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China36.7%
  2. United States14.2%
  3. Netherlands9.4%
Top importers
  1. South Korea10.7%
  2. Germany10.1%
  3. United States9.9%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Ethonium is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Ethonium?

Ethonium is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C30H62Cl2N2O4 and a molar mass of 585.74 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 21954-74-5. The IUPAC name is (2-decoxy-2-oxoethyl)-[2-[(2-decoxy-2-oxoethyl)-dimethylazaniumyl]ethyl]-dimethylazanium dichloride.

What is the CAS number of Ethonium?

The CAS registry number of Ethonium is 21954-74-5. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 108316-83-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Ethonium?

The molecular formula of Ethonium is C30H62Cl2N2O4 and its molar mass is 585.74 g/mol.

What is Ethonium used for?

Known uses and roles of Ethonium include softeners in textiles and leather, surfactants in home care and cleaning, anti-infective agents, anti-inflammatory agents, non-steroidal, anti-ulcer agents and 5 more.

Is Ethonium hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Ethonium is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Ethonium?

Ethonium is usually classified under HS code 292390 (Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides, lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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