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1305008

USP

Hexachlorophene

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Hexachlorophene, 2,2′-Methylenebis(3,4,6-trichlorophenol)

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Linear Formula:
CH2[C6H(Cl)3OH]2
CAS Number:
70-30-4
Molecular Weight:
406.90
Beilstein:
2064407
MDL number:
MFCD00002171
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749990
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

hexachlorophene

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

163-165 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Oc1c(Cl)cc(Cl)c(Cl)c1Cc2c(O)c(Cl)cc(Cl)c2Cl

InChI

1S/C13H6Cl6O2/c14-6-2-8(16)12(20)4(10(6)18)1-5-11(19)7(15)3-9(17)13(5)21/h2-3,20-21H,1H2

InChI key

ACGUYXCXAPNIKK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Hexachlorophene USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Hexachlorophene Cleansing Emulsion
  • Hexachlorophene Liquid Soap

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesEnvironment
GHS06,GHS09

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301 + H311,H410

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

1305008-500MG:

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