UNSPSC 51473004: Benzethonium

This classification denotes a topical anti-infective agent with the molecular formula C27H42NO2, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 1VU15B70BP. European Medicines Agency schedules benzethonium in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB00719MIG. BENZETHONIUM is scheduled in the U.S. International Trade Commission's Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) Pharmaceutical Appendix. As of Q4 2014, BENZETHONIUM remains the US FDA Preferred Term for this commodity.

Benzethonium bears US NLM identifiers UMLS ID C0005041 and NCI Concept Code C87255. SMILES: O(CC[N](CC1CCCCC1)(C)C)CCOC1CCC(C(CC(C)(C)C)(C)C)CC1..

UNSPSC 51473004 Benzethonium is a Commodity code covering disinfectant and antimicrobial chemical compounds procured by state and local governments for janitorial, operational, and healthcare facility use. State and local buyers solicit benzethonium-based products primarily through county purchasing offices and state multistate cooperative purchasing alliances, often bundled within broader janitorial supply or pharmaceutical product frameworks rather than as standalone line items. The work involves supplying new, unused chemical compounds in original packaging to fire rescue departments, public safety facilities, healthcare systems, and other government operations on an as-needed or standing-contract basis, with vendors required to maintain chain of custody documentation, meet cGMP and FDA compliance standards, and coordinate logistics through authorized distributors or wholesalers.

Recent activity spans Florida and Minnesota. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITB for janitorial and operational supplies (ITB2600319, due July 24, 2026) estimated at $765,679.84 to support 47 fire stations operated by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department, requiring delivery within ten days of purchase order to the Public Safety Operations Complex in Tampa, Florida. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, issued an RFP for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products (S1070000015802, due March 26, 2026) covering state and local government facilities in Minnesota, Oregon, and other MMCAP participant states, with distribution through AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation (Cencora), Cardinal Health 110 and 112, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC, and contract terms effective July 1, 2026 for two years with optional extensions.