Cationic broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent belonging to the bis(biguanide) family. Its mechanism of action involves destabilization of the outer bacterial membrane. It is used primarily as a topical antiseptic/disinfectant in wound healing, at catheterization sites, in various dental applications and in surgical scrubs.
Chlorhexidine Acetate
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(1E)-2-[6-[[amino-[[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]amino]methylidene]amino]hexyl]-1-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]guanidine | |
56-95-1 | |
C26H38C12N10O4 | |
Bactigras;Arlacide A;10,040diacetate;Hibitaneacetate;HIBITANE DIACETATE;CHLORHEXIDINECITRATE;Chlorhexidine diacet;CHLORHEXIDINE ACETATE;Chlorhexidine Acatate;CHLOROHEXIDINE ACETATE | |
A cationic broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent |