Chlorhexidine CAS#: 55-56-1; ChemWhat Code: 125197
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Chlorhexidine |
| Synonyms | 2,4,11,13-Tetraazatetradecanediimidamide, N,N-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-;11HEXAMETHYLENEBIS5PARACHLOROPHENYLBIGUANIDE;chlorhexidine 55-56-1;Chlorhexidine (base and/or unspecified salts);1,6-Bis[5-(p-chlorophenyl)biguanidino]hexane;1,6-Di(N-p-chlorophenylbiguanidino)hexane;Bis(p-chlorophenyldiguanido)hexane;MPB Chlorhexidine |
| CAS Registry Number | 55-56-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C22H30Cl2N10 |
| Molecular Weight | 505.45 |
| EINECS | 200-238-7 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 134-136 °C(lit.) |
| Storage | Store below +30°C. |
| Solubulity | water: soluble0.08% at 20°C |
| Water Solubility | 0.08 g/100 mL (20 ºC) |
| Merck | 13,2108 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| More Properties From PubChem | Topological Polar Surface Area, Monoisotopic Mass, etc. |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2,4,11,13-Tetraazatetradecanediimidamide, N,N''-bis(4-chlorophenyl)- 3,12-diimino-(55-56-1) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi,N |
| R Phrase | 36/37/38-43-51/53-50/53 |
| S Phrase | 26-36/37-60-61 |
| RIDADR | UN 3077 9/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | DU1925000 |
| F | 10-34 |
| Storage Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 55-56-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
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