Chlorohexidine Acetate

CAS Number: 56-95-1

Molecular Formula: C26H38Cl2N10O4

About Chlorohexidine Acetate

Chlorhexidine Acetate CAS 56-95-1 serves as a foundational biguanide antiseptic in the API intermediates market, where high purity fine chemicals with >= 99% pharma purity are essential for formulating surgical scrubs and wound dressings. Chlorhexidine diacetate 56-95-1 is increasingly sourced through custom synthesis ...

Chlorohexidine Acetate Specifications

CAS Number

56-95-1

Molecular Formula

C26H38Cl2N10O4

Molecular Weight

625.55 g/mol

IUPAC Name

acetic acid;(1E)-2-[6-[[amino-[(E)-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]amino]methylidene]amino]hexyl]-1-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]guanidine

Canonical SMILES

CC(=O)O.CC(=O)O.C1=CC(=CC=C1NC(=NC(=NCCCCCCN=C(N)N=C(N)NC2=CC=C(C=C2)Cl)N)N)Cl

InChI Key

WDRFFJWBUDTUCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

56-95-1

Molecular Formula

C26H38Cl2N10O4

Molecular Weight

625.55 g/mol

IUPAC Name

acetic acid;(1E)-2-[6-[[amino-[(E)-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]amino]methylidene]amino]hexyl]-1-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]guanidine

Canonical SMILES

CC(=O)O.CC(=O)O.C1=CC(=CC=C1NC(=NC(=NCCCCCCN=C(N)N=C(N)NC2=CC=C(C=C2)Cl)N)N)Cl

InChI Key

WDRFFJWBUDTUCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

625.55 g/mol

Physical appearance

White to almost white powder to crystal

Antiseptic Agent

A broad-spectrum antimicrobial biguanide used primarily as a topical disinfectant for preoperative skin preparation, wound cleansing, and the treatment of burns

Dental Therapeutic

A potent anti-plaque and antigingivitis agent utilized in medicated mouthwashes and oral gels to reduce microbial load and manage periodontal diseases

Laboratory Reagent

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Biocide

A versatile disinfectant used in agricultural and industrial settings for the sanitation of medical instruments, veterinary facilities, and food processing environments.