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Chlorhexidine

Chlorhexidine chemical structure
CAS Number55-56-1
Formula[-(CH2)3NHC(=NH)NHC(=NH)NHC6H4Cl]2
Mol. Weight505.45 g/mol

What is Chlorhexidine?

Chlorhexidine is a chemical compound with CAS number 55-56-1 and molecular formula [-(CH2)3NHC(=NH)NHC(=NH)NHC6H4Cl]2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Chlorhexidine, the "gold standard" in oral antiseptics, has been used to optimize novel slow release chlorhexidine coatings based on fatty acids in surgical sutures1. Chlorhexidine, antibacterial agent, has been used in preparaing chlorhexidine-functionalized calcium phosphate nanoparticles, useful for oral hygiene and dental treatment2.

Specifications

Linear Formula

[-(CH2)3NHC(=NH)NHC(=NH)NHC6H4Cl]2

Molecular Weight

505.45 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥99.0% (HPLC)

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
GHS08GHS08
GHS09GHS09
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H334-H335-H410

Precautionary Statements

P261-P273-P305 + P351 + P338-P342 + P311-P501

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

Melting Point

134-136 °C(lit.)
134-136 °C

EC Number

200-238-7

WGK Germany

3

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