Chlorhexidine HCL

Public-database records for Chlorhexidine HCL (CAS 3697-42-5), reproduced here for independent cross-checking.

Safety classification and hazard statements

Regulatory listings

How this substance is indexed

Documented uses

• CIR ingredient: Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
• Animal Drugs -> FDA Approved Animal Drug Products (Green Book) -> Active Ingredients
• Information on 68 consumer products that contain Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride in the following categories is provided:
• Substances used on humans and other animals that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. They are distinguished from DISINFECTANTS, which are used on inanimate objects.
• Substances used on inanimate objects that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. Disinfectants are classed as complete, destroying SPORES as well as vegetative forms of microorganisms, or incomplete, destroying only vegetative forms of the organisms. They are distinguished from ANTISEPTICS, which are local anti-infective agents used on humans and other animals. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed)
• Solutions for rinsing the mouth, possessing cleansing, germicidal, or palliative properties. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed)

Names this substance appears under

CHLORHEXIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE; Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride; 3697-42-5; Chlorhexidine HCl; Dantroche hibitane; AY-5312; DTXSID7047144; E64XL9U38K; NSC-756679; 2,4,11,13-Tetraazatetradecanediimidamide, N,N''-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-, dihydrochloride; DTXCID5027144; Chlorhex hcl; 1,1'-Hexamethylenebis(5-(4-chlorophenyl)biguanide) dihydrochloride; 1,1'-Hexamethylenebis[5-(4-chlorophenyl)biguanide] Dihydrochloride; Nolvasan Cap-Tabs; Nolvasan Suspension

Computed molecular descriptors

Database abstract

Chlorhexidine HCL · CAS 3697-42-5 · C22H30Cl2N10.2ClH. UNII E64XL9U38K.

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.