The molecule is a pyridinium salt that has N-hexadecylpyridinium as the cation and chloride as the anion. It has antiseptic properties and is used in solutions or lozenges for the treatment of minor infections of the mouth and throat. It has a role as an antiseptic drug and a surfactant. It is a chloride salt and an organic chloride salt. It contains a cetylpyridinium.
1-hexadecylpyridin-1-ium;chloride