Appearance
White or almost white crystalline powder
Impurity Profile
p=Chloroaniline: Not more than 500ppm
Assay
(Dried Basis): Not less than 99.5%
Loss on Drying
Not more than 1.0%
Residue On Ignition
Not more than 0.1%
3697-42-5
C22H30Cl2N10 • 2HCl
578.4
Chlorhexidine HCl 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 HCl 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 crystalline powder
p=Chloroaniline: Not more than 500ppm
(Dried Basis): Not less than 99.5%
Not more than 1.0%
Not more than 0.1%