chlorhexidine has a strong bactericidal effect which has led to its widespredd use
1) use as a mouthwash reduces the amount of bacteria in the mouth.
2) it is also effective as an anti-fungal, anti-spore and anti-viral agent. use as a topical antiseptic, antibacterial hand rinse and pre-surgical scrub
3) chlorhexidine is used as a topical antiseptic skin scrub in hospital and household settings;
4) for use in animals, it is used as a topical disinfectant of wounds.
english name: |
chlorhexidine digluconate |
english synonyms: |
.alpha.-cymen-5-ol;1,1’-hexamethylenebis(5-(p-chlorophenyl)-biguaniddigluconate;1,6-bis(5-(p-chlorophenyl)biguandino)hexanedigluconate;3-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)phenol;abacil;arlacideg;bacticlens;caswellno.481g |
cas: |
18472-51-0 |
molecular formula: |
c34h54cl2n10o14 |
molecular weight: |
897.76 |
einecs: |
242-354-0 |
density |
1.06 g/ml at 25 °c(lit.) |
storage conditions |
2-8°c |
solubility |
water: soluble50% (w/v) |
form |
liquid |
colour |
colorless |
susceptibility |
light sensitive |
purpose |
disinfection and antiseptics have strong broad-spectrum bacteriostasis and bactericidal effect. they are effective for gram-positive bacteria and gram-negative bacteria. disinfection of external hands and skin, flushing wound. |
1) it used in tooth surfaces, dental plaque, and oral mucosa; sustained reduction of plaque organisms;
2) it also used as a rinse as a part of treatment of periodontal disease, irrigation during periodontal procedures,
and possibly as an aseptic prerinse before dental procedures.