Dequalinium

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Dequalinium
IUPAC name	1,1'-decane-1,10-diylbis(4-amino-2-methylquinolinium) decyl]-2-methyl-4-quinolin-1-iumamine
Identifiers
CAS number	[6707-58-0]
PubChem	2993
SMILES	Nc4cc(C)[n+](CCCCCCCCCC[n+]2c1ccccc1c(N)cc2C)c3ccccc34
Properties
Molecular formula	C30H40N4
Molar mass	456.666
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Dequalinium or Dequadin is an antiseptic and disinfectant. It is a topical bacteriostat, available in the form of salts. It is used in wound dressings and mouth infections and may also have antifungal action. It may cause skin ulceration.

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Dequalinium salts may be used to treat malaria. ^[1] As dequalinium chloride, it can be used in lozenges to cure sore throats (Dequacaine).

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