Chlorhexidine digluconate solution
SIGMA/C9394 - 20% in H2O
Synonym: Bis(p-
CAS Number: 18472-51-0
MDL Number: MFCD00083599
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | Gram-negative bacteria |
| Gram-positive bacteria | |
| concentration | 20% in H2O |
| density | 1.06 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| form | liquid |
| InChI | 1S/C22H30Cl2N10.2C6H12O7/ |
| InChI key | YZIYKJHYYHPJIB-UUPCJSQJSA |
| mode of action | cell membrane | interferes |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H] |
| solubility | water: soluble 50 % (w/v) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Chlorhexidine has been used to study how essential oils improve skin antisepsis when combined with chlorhexidine digluconate and is used for skin permeation studies . Chronic rinsing with chlorhexidine has been shown to decrease the saltiness of NaCl and the bitterness of quinine. |
| Application: | Used to study mechanism of membrane dysruption by bis(biguanide) molecules. |
| 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. |
| Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Light sensitive. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS05,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H318 - H410 |
| Precautionary statements | P273 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P391 - P501 |
| Hazard Codes | N |
| Risk Statements | 50/53 |
| Safety Statements | 61 |
| RIDADR | UN 3082 9 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Density | 1.06 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 51102829 |



