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C1540000

Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,6-Bis(N5-[p-chlorophenyl]-N1-biguanido)hexane; 1,1′-Hexamethylenebis(5-[p-chlorophenyl]biguanide), Lisium

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H30Cl2N10 · 2HCl
CAS Number:
3697-42-5
Molecular Weight:
578.37
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329774895
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
MDL number:
MFCD00068998

Product Name

Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C22H30Cl2N10.2ClH/c23-15-5-9-17(10-6-15)31-21(27)33-19(25)29-13-3-1-2-4-14-30-20(26)34-22(28)32-18-11-7-16(24)8-12-18;;/h5-12H,1-4,13-14H2,(H5,25,27,29,31,33)(H5,26,28,30,32,34);2*1H

SMILES string

Cl.Clc1ccc(NC(=N)NC(=N)NCCCCCCNC(=N)NC(=N)Nc2ccc(Cl)cc2)cc1

InChI key

WJLVQTJZDCGNJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

chlorhexidine

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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Application

Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Claudius Gmür et al.
Schweizer Monatsschrift fur Zahnmedizin = Revue mensuelle suisse d'odonto-stomatologie = Rivista mensile svizzera di odontologia e stomatologia, 123(5), 394-409 (2013-05-31)
Five to ten percent of all hospitalized patients are treated in intensive care units. The risk of nosocomial infections is inherent in the latter, especially in cases of intubation. In this context, impaired oral hygiene may play a pivotal role.
Third-degree chemical burns from chlorhexidine local antisepsis.
Ezequiel Palmanovich et al.
The Israel Medical Association journal : IMAJ, 15(6), 323-324 (2013-07-26)
Nicole A Weitz et al.
JAMA dermatology, 149(2), 195-199 (2013-04-06)
Chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated dressings have become widely adopted as a means to reduce the risk for catheter-associated bloodstream infections. These dressings release antiseptic under occlusion onto the skin surrounding catheter insertion sites. Although chlorhexidine gluconate is a known cause of contact
Mariano Sanchez-Siles et al.
The New York state dental journal, 79(2), 44-47 (2013-05-23)
Keratocystic odontogenic tumor is an intraosseous benign tumor of epithelial origin that can appear as a unicystic or multicystic lesion. It is characterized most significantly by its high recurrence rate. This is why surgical removal is the chosen therapeutic approach
Matthew Toomey
AANA journal, 81(3), 209-214 (2013-08-09)
Chlorhexidine is a synthetic antiseptic and disinfectant that has been widely used in the healthcare setting and in everyday household products. In addition to oral rinses and skin preparations, manufacturers have incorporated chlorhexidine coatings into medical devices such as urinary
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