Benzalkonium chloride

Build a molecule model of Benzalkonium chloride out of Genuine Molymod Model Parts by Indigo

Benzalkonium chloride, also known as alkyl dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium biocide. Its chemical structure is subclass BAC (benzylalkyldimethyl ammonium compound). It and similar quats are in sanitizer/disinfectant formulations used in hospitals, restaurants and homes.

Note that all the student organic chemistry molecular model sets listed below can build this structure but may need additional parts. Enter this & just about any other quaternary ammonium chloride compound into our 3D Molecular Model Builder to get a complete components list.

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A molecular model of Benzalkonium chloride in the Molymod Hybrid Dome style uses the atoms & bonds in the parts list below. Our free 3D Molecular Model Builder shows other styles & allows for image rotation as an assembly guide.