The invention relates to a dispensing container for a dental compound. The dispensing container comprises a chamber (15), a discharge tip (16) and a channel (17), which extends from the chamber (15) as far as a channel opening (18) arranged at the front end of the discharge tip (16). The discharge tip (16) has a jacket surface (23) tapering towards the front end. A cap (20) is provided which has an inner surface adapted to the jacket surface (23) of the discharge tip (16). According to the invention, the inner surface of the cap (20) has a plurality of guide webs (24). The invention also relates to a cap for a dispensing container of this kind. The dispensing container according to the invention reduces the likelihood of the dental compound being contaminated by particles.
