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CAS 55-56-1 — Chlorhexidine

Chlorhexidine is a potent antiseptic and disinfectant widely used in medical, dental, and surgical applications for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi, and some viruses. It is commonly found in solutions, gels, and wound dressings for skin disinfection, surgical hand scrubs, and oral hygiene products. This chemical has a CAS number of 55-56-1, a molecular formula of C22H30Cl2N10, and a molecular weight of 505.45 g/mol. It should be stored at ambient conditions and handled with caution, as it carries a "Danger" signal word. Molekula supplies Chlorhexidine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

Also known as: Chlorhexidin · Chlorhexidinum · Cloresidina · Clorhexidina · Fimeil · Hexadol · Nolvasan · Soretol · Sterilon · Tubulicid · 1,1′-Hexamethylenebis[5-(p-chlorophenyl)biguanide] · 1,6-Bis[5-(p-chlorophenyl)biguanidino]hexane