Chlorhexidine

Chlorhexidine is a chemical antiseptic. It is effective on both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria

CAS No.: 55-56-1
Synonyms: N’,N””’-hexane-1,6-diylbis[N-(4-chlorophenyl)(imidodicarbonimidic diamide)]
Mol. Formula: C₂₂H₃₀Cl₂N₁₀
Pharmacopia: Chlorhexidine is not presently represented in any pharmacopia. (Chlorhexidine based products, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Chlorhexidine Acetate, Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride)

Chlorhexidine is often used as an active ingredient in mouthwash (oral rinse) designed to reduce dental plaque and oral bacteria. It is used as a topical antiseptic skin scrub in hospital and household settings. It is used for general skin cleansing, as a surgical scrub, and as a pre-operative skin preparation.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate (Chlorhexidine Di-Gluconate)

CAS No.: 18472-51-0
Synonyms: 1,1′-Hexamethylenebis(5-[p-chlorophenyl]biguanide)
Mol. Formula: C₂₂H₃₀Cl₂N₁₀^.2(C₆H₁₂O₇)
Pharmacopia: BP, IP, JP, USP

Chlorhexidine Acetate (Chlorhexidine Di-Acetate)

CAS No.: 56-95-1
Synonyms: 1,6-Bis(N⁵-[p-chlorophenyl]-N¹-biguanido)hexane; 1,1′-Hexamethylenebis(5-[p-chlorophenyl]biguanide)
Mol. Formula: C₂₂H₃₀Cl₂N₁₀^.2(C₂H₄O₂)
Pharmacopia: BP

Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride (Chlorhexidine Di-Hydrochloride)

CAS No.: 3697-42-5
Synonyms: 1,1′-Hexamethylenebis(5-(p-chlorophenyl))-biguanide dihydrochloride
Mol. Formula: C₂₂H₃₀Cl₂N₁₀^.2(HCl)
Pharmacopia: BP

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