Dimethyloctadecyl(3-trimethoxysilylpropyl)ammonium chloride (DTSACl) is a

disinfectant A disinfectant is a chemical substance or compound used to inactivate or destroy microorganisms on inert surfaces. Disinfection does not necessarily kill all microorganisms, especially resistant bacterial spores; it is less effective than ...

used as a

preservative A preservative is a substance or a chemical that is added to products such as food products, beverages, pharmaceutical drugs, paints, biological samples, cosmetics, wood, and many other products to prevent decomposition by microbial growth or ...

and

fungicide Fungicides are pesticides used to kill parasitic fungi or their spores. Fungi can cause serious damage in agriculture, resulting in losses of yield and quality. Fungicides are used both in agriculture and to fight fungal infections in animals, ...

. Its chemical formula is C₂₆H₅₈NO₃SiCl. It is also used as a silane coupling agent.

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Disinfectants Methoxy compounds Siloxanes Quaternary ammonium compounds Chlorides {{Ether-stub

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