Appearance
White or almost white powder
Impurity Profile
p-Chloroaniline: Not more than 500ppm
Assay
(Dried Basis): Not less than 97.5%
Loss on Drying
Not more than 2.5%
Residue On Ignition
Not more than 0.1%
55-56-1
C22H30Cl2N10
505.446
Chlorhexidine is a cationic molecule which interacts with and alters the negatively charged bacterial cell wall. This interaction leads to leakage of cellular components at low concentrations and cellular lysis at higher concentrations.
≤30°C
Chlorhexidine has a broad spectrum of activity and is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as yeasts and some viruses.
White or almost white powder
p-Chloroaniline: Not more than 500ppm
(Dried Basis): Not less than 97.5%
Not more than 2.5%
Not more than 0.1%