Octenidine hydrochloride is a broad-spectrum antiseptic used for disinfecting skin, wounds, and mucous membranes. It is commonly used in preoperative skin prep, wound care, and oral or vaginal antiseptics. It is effective against bacteria, fungi, and some viruses, and is well-tolerated. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Sensidin do, octeniderm, Octenidol and Octenidine dihydrochloride. Its PubChem CID is 51166.
Octenidine hydrochloride
| 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 hydrochloride is a broad-spectrum antiseptic used for disinfecting skin, wounds, and mucous membranes. It is commonly used in preoperative skin prep, wound care, and oral or vaginal antiseptics.
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, Octenidol and Octenidine dihydrochloride.