Chlorhexidine diacetate, =97%
Key Features and Details
Chlorhexidine Diacetate
SYNONYMS: 1,6-Di(N-p-chlorophenyl- diguanido) hexane diacetate ; 1,6-di(N-p-chlorophenyldiguandio) hexane diacetate ; 1,6-Bis(N5-[p-chlorophenyl]-N1-biguanido)hexane; 1,1'-Hexamethylenebis(5-[p-chlorophenyl]biguanide)
CAS: #
56-95-1
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C22H30Cl2N10·2C2H4O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 625.556 g/mol
EC No: 200-302-4
MDL No: MFCD00012532
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Chlorhexidine Diacetate
Application Notes
Chlorhexidine is used primarily as a topical antiseptic/disinfectant in wound healing, at catheterization sites, in various dental applications and in surgical scrubs. It has been used to study the inactivation of HIV and the immobilization of sperm. It was used to study effective skin antisepsis and disinfection of medical devices as well as the effects of antimicrobials on dental plaque.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Antiseptic | Disinfectant agent | Chemical Synthesis
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU: 02191361-CF
Base Catalog Number: 191361
Alternate Names: 1,6-Di(N-p-chlorophenyl- diguanido) hexane diacetate ; 1,6-di(N-p-chlorophenyldiguandio) hexane diacetate ; 1,6-Bis(N5-[p-chlorophenyl]-N1-biguanido)hexane; 1,1'-Hexamethylenebis(5-[p-chlorophenyl]biguanide)
Biochemical Physiological Actions
: Chlorhexidine is a cationic broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent belonging to the bis(biguanide) family. Its mechanism of action involves destabilization of the outer bacterial membrane. It is effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Chlorhexidine is used primarily as a topical antiseptic/disinfectant in wound healing, at catheterization sites, in various dental applications and in surgical scrubs.
CAS
: #
56-95-1
Critical Micelle Concentration
: 0.01% (w/v, 25 °C)(Lit.)
EC No
: 200-302-4
Format
: Powder
Hazard Statements
: H315-H319-H334-H335-H410
MDL No
: MFCD00012532
Molecular Formula
: C22H30Cl2N10·2C2H4O2
Molecular Weight
: 625.556 g/mol
PPE
: Eyeshields, Gloves, Respirator filter
Purity
: =97%
RTECS No
: DU1930000
Sterilization of Solutions
: Dilute solutions of chlorhexidine (<1.0% w/v) may be sterilized by autoclaving at 115 °C for 30 minutes or at 121-123 °C for 15 minutes..
Typical Working Concentration
: A solution of 0.5% in water has been used for general disinfection. Used in conjuction with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) can increase its effectiveness.
