benzalkonium

English

Etymology

From benz(yl) +‎ alk(yl) +‎ -onium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

Noun

benzalkonium (plural benzalkoniums)

1. (pharmacology) Any of a class of quaternary ammonium cations containing a benzyl, two methyl and another, longer alkyl group

Derived terms

• benzalkonium chloride
• cetalkonium