benzethonium

== English == === Etymology === From benz(yl) +‎ eth(yl) +‎ -onium (“quaternary ammonium compound”). === Noun === benzethonium (uncountable) (pharmacology) A quaternary ammonium cation, N-benzyl-N,N-dimethyl-2-{2-[4-(2,4,4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethoxy}ethanaminium, whose chloride is an industrial disinfectant. ==== Derived terms ==== benzethonium chloride