English Explanatory Dictionary

quaternary ammonium compound

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An amine derivative, containing four radicals, of general formula R₁R₂R₃R₄-N⁺X⁻; the radicals may be the same, different, or part of a ring; X is any univalent anion such as OH⁻.

Word forms

quaternary ammonium compound quaternary ammonium compounds

Synonyms

qac quat quaternary amine quaternary ammonium salt

Related words

quaternary ammonium cation quaternary ammonium ion primary amine secondary amine tertiary amine
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