benzethonium chloride

[ ben-zuh-thoh-nee-uhm ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a colorless, water-soluble, crystalline solid, ammonium chloride derivative, (C 27 H 42 O 2 N)Cl⋅H 2 O, used chiefly as an antiseptic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of benzethonium chloride¹

benz(yl) + (m)eth(yl) + (amm)onium

Example Sentences

The industry is now submitting data to the FDA on the safety and effectiveness of the three main replacements, benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride and chloroxylenol.

From Washington Times

The FDA also said that, in response to industry requests, it would defer for a year making a decision on three additional ingredients used in consumer wash products – benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride and chloroxyleno -- to allow manufacturers to submit data to the agency.

From Washington Post

The F.D.A. has given industry more time to prove that an additional three chemicals are safe and effective — benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride and chloroxylenol.

From New York Times

The group’s spokesman said companies are planning to submit data on three chemicals currently used by industry: benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride and chloroxylenol.

From Washington Times

Antibacterial soaps containing benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride and chloroxylenol will remain on the market while manufacturers develop additional safety and effectiveness data for these ingredients, she said.

From US News