Hexamidine
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Hexamidine
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CAS No:
3811-75-4
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Formula:
C20H26N4O2
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Chemical Name:
Hexamidine
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Synonyms:
Benzenecarboximidamide,4,4′-[1,6-hexanediylbis(oxy)]bis-;Benzamidine,4,4′-(hexamethylenedioxy)di-;4,4′-[1,6-Hexanediylbis(oxy)]bis[benzenecarboximidamide];1,6-Bis(4-amidinophenoxy)hexane;4,4-Diamidino-1,6-diphenoxyhexane;4,4′-(Hexamethylenedioxy)dibenzamidine;Hexamidine;Hexamidine (antiseptic);Desmodine;1,6-Bis(4-amidinophenoxy)-n-hexane
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Description
ChEBI: A polyether that is the bis(4-guanidinophenyl) ether of hexane-1,6-diol.
Hexamidine is a polyether that is the bis(4-guanidinophenyl) ether of hexane-1,6-diol. It has a role as an antimicrobial agent and an antiseptic drug. It is an aromatic ether, a member of guanidines and a polyether. It derives from a hexane-1,6-diol.
Hexamidine Basic Attributes
354.454
354.45
3483C2H13H
DTXSID60191524
S01AX08|D - Dermatologicals|R - Respiratory system|S - Sensory organs
Safety Information
|Warning|H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]|P264, P270, P301+P312, P330, and P501
Drug Information
Substances that prevent infectious agents or organisms from spreading or kill infectious agents in order to prevent the spread of infection. (See all compounds classified as Anti-Infective Agents.)
1,6-di(para-amidinophenoxy)hexane
Hexamidine Use and Manufacturing
hexamidine is generally used as a biocide and preservative. Some initial studies are indicating a potential to increase production of skin lipids, such as cholesterol, sphingolipids, and fatty acids. In turn this would help improve skin moisture content. Further evidence of this may be required.
Cosmetics -> Preservative
Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:354.4
XLogP3:2.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:4
Rotatable Bond Count:11
Exact Mass:354.20557608
Monoisotopic Mass:354.20557608
Topological Polar Surface Area:118
Heavy Atom Count:26
Complexity:388
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes
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