Chlorhexidine
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| Formula | C22H30Cl2N10 |
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| CAS ID | 55-56-1 |
| Molar mass | 505. 446 g/mol |
| Other names | 1,6-bis(4-chloro-phenylbiguanido)hexane |
| Solubility in water | 0. 8 mg/mL (20 °C) |
| Melting point | 134 to 136 °C (273 to 277 °F) |
| License data | US |
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| ID | 2922189 |
About Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine, also known as chlorhexidine gluconate, is a disinfectant and antiseptic that is used for skin disinfection before surgery and to sterilize surgical instruments. It may be used both to disinfect the skin of the patient and the hands of the healthcare providers.