Chlorhexidine Diacetate
Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-02
CAS Number: 56-95-1
Molecular Formula: C26H38Cl2N10O4
Molecular Weight: 625.55 g/mol
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Usage: It is widely used as an antiseptic and disinfectant due to its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
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| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Chlorhexidine Diacetate |
| CAS Number | 56-95-1 (also 206986-79-0 for hydrated forms) |
| Molecular Formula | C26H38Cl2N10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 625.55 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to almost white crystalline powder |
| Odor | Odorless, with a bitter taste |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in water (1.9 g/100 mL at 20°C) |
| Melting Point | 153-157°C |
| Uses | – Antiseptic and antibacterial agent – Used in medical products for skin disinfection, wound irrigation, and surgical instrument sterilization – Applied in the treatment of vaginitis and cervical erosion – Active ingredient in oral rinses, creams, and other topical formulations |
| Mechanism of Action | Disrupts the bacterial cell membrane, broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, fungi, and some viruses (excluding spores and acid-resistant bacteria) |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a cool, dry place (2-8°C) |
| Safety Information | Considered moderately toxic; handle with appropriate precautions Refer to MSDS for detailed safety and handling instructions |
