Chlorhexidine

Products Name: Chlorhexidine
CAS No.: 55-56-1
Molecular Formula: C22H30Cl2N10
Product Description: Chlorhexidine is a chemical antiseptic. It kills both gram-positive and gram-negative microbes, although it is less effective with some gram-negative microbes. It is also bacteriostatic. The mechanism of action is membrane disruption, and not ATPase inactivation as previously thought. It also shows activity with enveloped viruses, though this has not been extensively investigated. It containing chlorhexidine in high concentrations must be kept away from eyes and the inner ear, due to the risk of damage to those organs.