l General Information |
Product Name | Chlorhexidine |
General description | Chlorhexidine is an antibacterial used as an antiseptic and for other applications. |
Synonym | Chlorhexidinum; Tubulicid; Rotersept |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 55-56-1 |
Formula | C22H30Cl2N10 | Molecular Weight | 505.4466 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥50mg/ml |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Chlorhexidine is a biguanide compound used as an antiseptic agent with topical antibacterial activity. Chlorhexidine is positively charged and reacts with the negatively charged microbial cell surface, thereby destroying the integrity of the cell membrane. Subsequently, chlorhexidine penetrates into the cell and causes leakage of intracellular components leading to cell death. Since gram positive bacteria are more negatively charged, they are more sensitive to this agent. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
