24800
Fluka
Chlorhexidine diacetate salt monohydrate
BioChemika, ≥98.0% (HPLC)
| Synonym: | 1,1′-Hexamethylenebis[5-(4-chlorophenyl)biguanide] diacetate salt |
| CAS Number: | 56-95-1 |
| Linear Formula: | C22H30Cl2N10 · 2CH3COOH · H2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 643.57 |
| Beilstein Registry Number: | 3880174 |
| EC Number: | 200-302-4 |
| MDL number: | MFCD00150042 |
Description
| Biochem/physiol Actions | Cationic broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent belonging to the bis(biguanide) family. Its mechanism of action involves destabilization of the outer bacterial membrane. It is used primarily as a topical antiseptic/disinfectant in wound healing, at catheterization sites, in various dental applications and in surgical scrubs. |
Properties
| product line | BioChemika |
| assay | ≥98.0% (HPLC) |
| solubility | H2O: 15 mg/mL, clear |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | DU1930000 |
Related Products
| Replaced by | C6143, Chlorhexidine diacetate salt hydrate |
References
| reference | Barrett-Bee, K., et al., The membrane destabilising action of the antibacterial agent chlorhexidine. FEMS Microbiol. Lett. 119, 249-253, (1994) |
| Merck | Merck 13,2108 |
| Beilstein | Beil. 12,IV,1201 |
