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1,6-di(4'-chlorophenyldiguianido)hexane; | 1,6-di(4'-chlorophenyldiguianido)hexane; | ||
| − | + | * diacetate salt: Nolvasan; Chlorasept 2000 | |
| + | * digluconate salt: Sterilon; Chlorhexamed; Bacticlens; Hibident; pHiso-Med; Peridex, Periogard, Chlorohex, Corsody | ||
| − | + | ==Risks== | |
| + | Cayman Chemical: [https://www.caymanchem.com/msdss/17343m.pdf SDS] | ||
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| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
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| − | == | + | == Resources and Citations == |
* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 2057 | * ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 2057 | ||
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorhexidine_Gluconate (Accessed Jan. 6 2006) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:12, 29 May 2022
Description
Antimicrobial compound first patented in 1954 by ICI. Chlorohexidine products were initially used as oral antiseptic mouthwashess to prevent gum diseases. Later non-dental markets used the solutions as general antimicrobial soaps.
Synonyms and Related Terms
1,6-di(4'-chlorophenyldiguianido)hexane;
- diacetate salt: Nolvasan; Chlorasept 2000
- digluconate salt: Sterilon; Chlorhexamed; Bacticlens; Hibident; pHiso-Med; Peridex, Periogard, Chlorohex, Corsody
Risks
Cayman Chemical: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Composition | C22H30Cl2N10 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 55-56-1 |
| Melting Point | 134 C |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 505.48 |
Resources and Citations
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 2057
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorhexidine_Gluconate (Accessed Jan. 6 2006)