methylbenzethonium

methylbenzethonium

 [meth″il-ben″zĕ-tho´ne-um] an ammonium compound used in the form of the chloride salt as a disinfectant and local antiinfective agent; it is applied topically to skin coming in contact with urine, feces, or perspiration, and used in a rinse for diapers and linens of babies and incontinent patients. Soap inhibits its action.