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C9394
Sigma
Chlorhexidine digluconate solution
20% in H2O
| Synonym: | 1,6-Bis(N5-[p-chlorophenyl]-N1-biguanido)hexane; 1,1′-Hexamethylenebis(5-[p-chlorophenyl]biguanide) |
| CAS Number: | 18472-51-0 |
| MDL number: | MFCD00083599 |
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
| concentration | 20% in H2O |
| density | 1.06 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Safety
| WGK Germany | NWG |
References
| reference | Barrett-Bee, K., et al., The membrane destabilising action of the antibacterial agent chlorhexidine. FEMS Microbiol. Lett. 119, 249-253, (1994) |
