Decamethoxin

Decamethoxin is a high-purity pharmaceutical-intermediates supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.

1. Medical and Pharmaceutical Use

Antiseptic agent:

Used for disinfection of wounds, mucous membranes, and skin.

Employed in eye drops, nasal sprays, and mouth rinses for local infections.

Applied topically to treat bacterial and fungal skin infections.

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT):

Used in nasal and throat sprays to treat infections like pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and rhinitis.

Ophthalmology:

Utilized in treating conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and postoperative infections.

Gynecology:

Found in suppositories or vaginal tablets for treating bacterial vaginosis and fungal infections.

Surgical disinfection:

Used to disinfect hands, surgical instruments, or operation fields.

2. Veterinary Medicine

Employed to prevent or treat infectious conditions in animals, especially for topical antisepsis or wound care.

3. Cosmetic and Personal Care Products

Occasionally used in antibacterial shampoos, cleansing solutions, and skin disinfectants due to its mildness and efficacy.

1. Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Action

Active against:

Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria

Yeasts and dermatophytes (fungi)

Some viruses (notably lipid-enveloped)

2. Low Toxicity and Mild Irritation Profile

Despite being a quaternary ammonium compound, it has low systemic toxicity and is non-irritating to the skin and mucous membranes at therapeutic concentrations.

3. Good Tissue Compatibility

Can be applied on delicate tissues like the eye and mucosa without causing significant irritation, which sets it apart from stronger antiseptics like iodine or chlorhexidine.

4. Stable and Water-Soluble

Stable in aqueous solutions and retains antimicrobial activity over time.

Easily formulated into a variety of liquid, gel, cream, or tablet forms.

5. Synergistic Potential

Can be combined with antibiotics or antifungal agents to enhance efficacy and reduce resistance development.

Decamethoxin (CAS 38146-42-8) is a versatile, safe, and effective antiseptic widely used in human and veterinary medicine, especially in Eastern European countries. Its broad-spectrum antimicrobial action, good tolerability, and ease of formulation make it valuable in managing infections of the skin, mucosa, and wounds. It continues to be a go-to agent for local disinfection across various clinical settings.

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