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Lkt Laboratories CAS 91080-29-4, ≥95%, Cationic surfactant used as a disinfectant. It dissociates bacterial lipid membranes, allowing cellular leakage. It is most effective against gram positive bacteria.

Supplier: Lkt Laboratories B1545

Benzalkonium is a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant that exhibits antimicrobial activity. Benzalkonium is clinically used as a disinfectant; it displays antibacterial activity by inducing dissociation of lipid membrane bilayer components and allowing cellular leakage. Benzalkonium is more active against gram positive bacteria but displays a wide spectrum of activity. This compound may also induce bronchoconstriction.
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