"Chlorhexidine acetate, pharmaceutical secondary standard; traceable to USP, EP and BP"

Synonyms: Chlorhexidine diacetate salt hydrate; Chlorhexidine diacetate; 1,6-Bis(N⁵-[p-chlorophenyl]-N¹-biguanido)hexane; 1,1′-Hexamethylenebis(5-[p-chlorophenyl]biguanide)

Formula: C₂₂H₃₀Cl₂N₁₀ · 2C₂H₄O₂

Formula Weight: 625.55

CAS No.: 56-95-1

General description: This certified reference material (CRM) is produced and certified in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO Guide 34.

Biochem/physiol Actions: 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.