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Chlorhexidine

CAS 55-56-1 · C22H30Cl2N10 · 505.4 g/mol

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Chlorhexidine (CAS 55-56-1) is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C22H30Cl2N10 and a molecular weight of 505.4 g/mol.

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IUPAC name(1E)-2-[6-[[amino-[(E)-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]amino]methylidene]amino]hexyl]-1-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]guanidine
Molecular formulaC22H30Cl2N10
Molecular weight505.4
InChIKeyGHXZTYHSJHQHIJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC1=CC(=CC=C1NC(=NC(=NCCCCCCN=C(N)N=C(N)NC2=CC=C(C=C2)Cl)N)N)Cl
Chlorhexidine — Structure
Structure

Primary hazards

Signal word: DangerCorrosiveCorrosiveIrritantIrritantHealth HazardHealth HazardEnvironmental HazardEnvironmental Hazard
  • H302Harmful if swallowed
  • H315Causes skin irritation
  • H318Causes serious eye damage
  • H319Causes serious eye irritation
  • H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
  • H335May cause respiratory irritation
  • H373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • H400Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Hazard classification is reproduced from the source dataset. Always confirm against the supplier safety data sheet before handling.

Synonyms

  • chlorhexidine
  • 55-56-1
  • Hexadol
  • Soretol
  • Fimeil
  • Sterilon
  • Tubulicid
  • Chlorhexidinum
  • Chlorhexidin
  • Clorhexidina
  • +50 more

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