Domiphen is a quaternary ammonium compound and cationic surfactant with antimicrobial activity. It is active against A. viscosus, A. naeslundii, S. mutans, E. coli, and L. monocytogenes bacteria and inhibits C. neoformans yeast growth and spore germination. It also inhibits the human-ether-a-go-go-related gene (hERG) channel (IC50 = 1.5 μM in a whole-cell patch-clamp assay). Formulations containing domiphen have been used as antiseptics, disinfectants, and biocides in industrial, agricultural, veterinary, and clinical applications.
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Domiphen bromide is employed as a phase transfer catalyst in synthetic chemistry. It is used as a quaternary ammonium cation with cationic surfactant properties. Further, it is used as an antiseptic and an active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Safety Profile
Poison by intraperitoneal
and intravenous routes. hfutauon data reported.
When heated to decomposiuon it emits very toxic
fumes of NOx, NH3, and Br-. See also
BROMIDES.
