Dimethyl Diallyl Ammonium Chloride
Dimethyl Diallyl Ammonium Chloride (DMDAAC) is a quaternary ammonium compound primarily used in industrial applications rather than as a therapeutic medication. It functions as a cationic monomer and flocculating agent in water treatment, papermaking, and cosmetic formulations. This substance is not recognized as a medication in standard clinical or veterinary practice.
Dimethyl Diallyl Ammonium Chloride is an industrial chemical compound used as a flocculant and cationic polymer, not an established medication.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2398835
- Generic
- Dimethyl Diallyl Ammonium Chloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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This compound is not used as a medication for treating medical conditions in humans or animals. It is employed industrially for water purification, pulp and paper manufacturing, and as a raw material for producing cationic polymers used in various commercial applications.
As a quaternary ammonium compound, it carries a permanent positive charge that allows it to neutralize negatively charged particles in suspension, promoting aggregation and separation. This电荷 neutralization enables flocculation and coagulation in aqueous systems.
This is an industrial chemical, not a pharmaceutical agent. It should not be used for self-medication or any therapeutic purpose. Industrial-grade chemicals differ significantly from pharmaceutical-grade substances in purity, testing, and safety profiles. Any medicinal questions should be directed to qualified healthcare providers.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 28, 2026. · Read our editorial policy