quaternary ammonium vs quaternium

quaternary ammonium

noun
  • An ammonium group in which each hydrogen has been replaced by an alkyl or aryl group 

quaternium

noun
  • A quaternary ammonium functional group 

  • A quaternary ammonium cation 

  • A quaternary ammonium compound 

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