| Bioactivity | Chlorhexidine diacetate is a biguanide disinfectant with rapid bactericidal activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative organism. The antibacterial effect of chlorhexidine diacetate is related to its action on the bacterial cell membrane and to precipitation of intracellular contents[1]. |
| Name | Chlorhexidine diacetate |
| CAS | 56-95-1 |
| Formula | C26H38Cl2N10O4 |
| Molar Mass | 625.55 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |