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Sigma-Aldrich

Chlorhexidine

≥99.5%

Synonym(s):

1,1′-Hexamethylenebis[5-(4-chlorophenyl)biguanide]

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Linear Formula:
[-(CH2)3NHC(=NH)NHC(=NH)NHC6H4Cl]2
CAS Number:
55-56-1
Molecular Weight:
505.45
Beilstein:
2826432
EC Number:
200-238-7
MDL number:
MFCD00009673
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24857031
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥99.5%

form

powder

impurities

<1.0% water

mp

134-136 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: soluble 0.08% at 20 °C

SMILES string

Clc1ccc(NC(=N)NC(=N)NCCCCCCNC(=N)NC(=N)Nc2ccc(Cl)cc2)cc1

InChI

1S/C22H30Cl2N10/c23-15-5-9-17(10-6-15)31-21(27)33-19(25)29-13-3-1-2-4-14-30-20(26)34-22(28)32-18-11-7-16(24)8-12-18/h5-12H,1-4,13-14H2,(H5,25,27,29,31,33)(H5,26,28,30,32,34)

InChI key

GHXZTYHSJHQHIJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Effect of the chlorhexidine:hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion compound on in vitro slabs of bovine dentine has been investigated.

Chlorhexidine is a cationic surfactant with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. It is used as a disinfectant in periodontal therapy and surgical scrubs.

Application

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

Pictograms

CorrosionEnvironment
GHS05,GHS09

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H318,H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Carolina Ferreira Franco et al.
Artificial organs, 27(5), 486-491 (2003-05-20)
The aim of this work was study the effect of the chlorhexidine : hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin (CLX : HP-beta-CD) inclusion compound (IC) on in vitro slabs of bovine dentine. The substantivity, antimicrobial activity, and morphological effect of this inclusion compound were evaluated.
Effect of a chlorhexidine mouthrinse on plaque, gingival inflammation and staining in gingivitis patients: a systematic review
Van Strydonck DA, et al.
Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 39, 1042-1055 (2012)
Chlorhexidine-loaded calcium phosphate nanoparticles for dental maintenance treatment: combination of mineralising and antibacterial effects.
Kovtun A, et al.
Royal Society of Chemistry Advances, 2(3), 870-875 (2012)
Matthias Maiwald et al.
PloS one, 7(9), e44277-e44277 (2012-09-18)
Skin antisepsis is a simple and effective measure to prevent infections. The efficacy of chlorhexidine is actively discussed in the literature on skin antisepsis. However, study outcomes due to chlorhexidine-alcohol combinations are often attributed to chlorhexidine alone. Thus, we sought
Carolyne Horner et al.
The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy, 67(11), 2547-2559 (2012-07-27)
Antiseptic agents are increasingly used for hand hygiene and skin decolonization as key tools for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections. Chlorhexidine, a divalent, cationic biguanide, has a broad spectrum of activity and is one of the most frequently used topical
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