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Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride

Catalog No. C335050 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 3697-42-5 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
N-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-3-(6-{N-[3-(4-chlorophenyl)carbamimidamidomethanimidoyl]amino}hexyl)carbamimidamidomethanimidamide
IUPAC Traditional name
chlorhexidine
Synonyms
Lisium
N,N’’-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-2,4,11,13-tetraazatetradecanediimidamide Dihydrochloride

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 3697-42-5

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 260-262°C (dec)
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
It is a bisbiguanide with bacteriostatic activity. Antiseptic; disinfectant.

REFERENCES

  • Davies, G.E., et al.: Br. J. Pharmacol., 9, 192 (1954)
  • Foulkes, D.M., et al.: J. Periodontal Res., 8, 55 (1954)