- CAS number: 55-56-1
- Therapeutic segment: Antiseptic/Disinfectant/Oral Care
- API class/drug class: Biguanide antiseptic
- Chemical name: 2-[6-[[amino-[[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]amino]methylidene]amino]hexyl]-1-[amino-(4-chloroanilino)methylidene]guanidine
- Molecular formula: C22H30Cl2N10
- Molecular weight: 505.4 g/mol
- Form: White to off-white crystalline powder (solid)
- Packaging type: Double LDPE bags packed in HDPE drums or equivalent pharma-grade, moisture-protective packaging
- Storage conditions: Store at room temperature (20°C to 25°C); protect from light and moisture. Keep in tightly closed containers.
- Specification: As per USP/PhEur/IP (as applicable) or in-house specifications
- Application area: Used as an active ingredient in skin disinfectants, surgical scrubs, dental gels, and medicated dressings. It is also used as an intermediate to manufacture Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) and Chlorhexidine Acetate.
- GMP: Y
- DMF: Y
- USFDA: -
- EDQM: -
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Product Description:
Chlorhexidine base is a broad-spectrum biguanide antiseptic API supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder. Besides being widely used in skin disinfectants, surgical scrubs, dental formulations, and medicated dressings, chlorhexidine also serves as a key intermediate in the manufacturing of chlorhexidine salts such as gluconate and acetate. To preserve chemical integrity, the API is packed in double LDPE bags housed within HDPE drums or equivalent moisture-protective pharma-grade containers.
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