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CAS 56-95-1

CAS 56-95-1 matches 1 EU annex record across Annex II–VI of Regulation 1223/2009.

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Chemical identity and properties

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CAS 56-95-1PubChem CID 9562059

Chlorhexidine Acetate

Chlorhexidine acetate is the acetate salt of chlorhexidine. It is a disinfectant used for bacterial control in hospital, agricultural and domestic environments. It has a role as an antibacterial agent, an antiinfective agent, an antifungal agent and an antifouling biocide. It contains a chlorhexidine. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
acetic acid;(1E)-2-[6-[[amino-[(E)-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]amino]methylidene]amino]hexyl]-1-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]guanidine
Molecular formula
C26H38Cl2N10O4
Molecular weight
625.5 g/mol
Exact mass
624.2454551 Da
Topological polar surface area
252.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
8
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
6
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Chlorhexidine diacetateHibitane diacetateChlorohexidine diacetate10,040 DiacetateChlorhexidini diacetas5908ZUF22YNSC-526936Chlorhexidine acetate (USP)
16 more reported names
Chlorhexidine acetate [USP]1,1'-Hexamethylene bis(5-(p-chlorophenyl)biguanide) diacetateCHEBI:81711SerdaenGout OintmentBacteriostatic gelNail fungus creamanti-bacterial gelAntibacterialTabletsNail Fungus LiquidNail Fungus SolutionAcetate, ChlorhexidineFROST-PROOFNolvasan Surgical ScrubHOQU Nail fungus creamDisinfectant Fabric Wash
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External database identifiers

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