Product Description: Cetylpyridinium (chloride) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Cetylpyridinium (chloride). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Cetylpyridinium chloride, a cationic quaternary ammonium compound, is an anti-bacterial agent with broad-spectrum activity. Cetylpyridinium chloride is an effective anti-HBV capsid assembly inhibitor with an IC50 of 2.5 μM. Cetylpyridinium chloride is used in pesticides and various types of mouthwashes, and other personal care products[1][2].
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References: [1]Hyun Wook Seo, et al. Cetylpyridinium chloride interaction with the hepatitis B virus core protein inhibits capsid assembly. Virus Res. 2019 Apr 2;263:102-111./[2]Hiroto Imai, et al. Cetylpyridinium chloride at sublethal levels increases the susceptibility of rat thymic lymphocytes to oxidative stress. Chemosphere. 2017 Mar;170:118-123.
CAS Number: 123-03-5
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Research Area: Infection; Inflammation/Immunology
Target: Bacterial;HBV