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Medical Definition of Methylbenzethonium chloride
1. Benzyldimethyl2-[2-(p-1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutylcresoxy)ethoxy]-ethylammonium chloride;a quaternary ammonium compound having a surface action like that of other cationic detergents; generally germicidal and bacteriostatic; used to rinse infant diapers and bed linen in the prevention of ammonia dermatitis. (05 Mar 2000)