Octenidine dihydrochloride is a topical antiseptic used for treating and preventing bacterial skin infections, wound care, and oral hygiene. It’s effective against a range of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and some viruses. Additionally, it’s used in wound management and for disinfecting skin and mucous membranes. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antiseptics. Its therapeutic use is listed as wound-healing agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Sensidin do, octeniderm and Octenidol. Its PubChem CID is 51166.
Octenidine dihydrochloride
| CAS No | 70775-75-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C36H64Cl2N4 |
| Molecular Weight | 623.8 g/mol |
| Synonyms | N-octyl-1-[10-(4-octyliminopyridin-1-yl)decyl]pyridin-4-imine;dihydrochloride |
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Octenidine dihydrochloride is a topical antiseptic used for treating and preventing bacterial skin infections, wound care, and oral hygiene. It's effective against a range of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and some viruses.
The listed CAS number is 70775-75-6.
The listed molecular formula is C36H64Cl2N4.
The listed molecular weight is 623.8 g/mol.
N-octyl-1-[10-(4-octyliminopyridin-1-yl)decyl]pyridin-4-imine;dihydrochloride.
The source lists Sensidin do, octeniderm and Octenidol.