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Chlorhexidine

Chlorhexidine

CAS Number: 55-56-1

Molecular Formula: C22H30Cl2N10

Purity: Chlorhexidine 98% purity

About Chlorhexidine

Chlorhexidine (CAS 55-56-1) serves as a critical broad-spectrum biguanide antiseptic in the US healthcare sector, where Pharma/API purity 99% is essential for formulating surgical scrubs and preoperative skin preparations that meet stringent FDA safety standards. 1,1'-Hexamethylenebis[5-(4-chlorophenyl)biguanide] has s...

Variants

CH base

CAS: 55-56-1

Synonyms

  • Acetate, Chlorhexidine
  • Chlorhexidine
  • Chlorhexidine Acetate
  • Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride
  • Hydrochloride, Chlorhexidine
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Chlorhexidine Specifications

CAS Number
55-56-1
Molecular Formula
C22H30Cl2N10
Molecular Weight
505.45 g/mol
IUPAC Name
(1E)-2-[6-[[amino-[(E)-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]amino]methylidene]amino]hexyl]-1-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]guanidine
HSN No
29252990
Molecular Weight
505.45 g/mol
Purity
Chlorhexidine 98% purity

Antiseptic and Disinfectant

A broad-spectrum biguanide antiseptic used for skin disinfection, surgical scrubs, and preoperative preparation to reduce bacterial density and prevent healthcare-associated infections

Oral Health Agent

A gold standard antimicrobial oral rinse indicated for the treatment of gingivitis to reduce plaque, gum inflammation, and bleeding

Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Additive

A versatile preservative and active substance used in the formulation of eye drops, wound dressings, medicated toothpastes, and topical creams

Endodontic Irrigant

A cationic solution employed in dental procedures for root canal irrigation and intracanal dressing to eliminate microbial biofilms and pathogens.

  1. Acetate, Chlorhexidine
  2. Chlorhexidine
  3. Chlorhexidine Acetate
  4. Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride
  5. Hydrochloride, Chlorhexidine

Chlorhexidine FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

US Availability

US Facility Inventory

Documentation

US SDS · COA · TDS · Specification sheet

US Regulatory & Quality Information

TSCA status*

US SDS / HazCom*

GHS classification*

ISO 9001:2015 site*

DOT shipping classification*

FDA status*

EPA status*

California Prop 65*

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