Polyhexamethylene Guanidine Hydrochloride (PHMGH) is a cationic polymer scientifically used as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent. Its primary uses include disinfecting, antibiofilm, and sanitizing applications, featuring strong efficacy against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It is studied for medical antiseptic use, food preservation, water treatment, and specialized, long-lasting surface disinfection. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Lavasorb and Mediscrub. Its PubChem CID is 57345804.
Polyhexamethylene Biguanidine Hydrochloride
| CAS No | 32289-58-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C10H23N5 |
| Molecular Weight | 213.32 g/mol |
| Synonyms | N‘-[6-[(N‘-methylcarbamimidoyl)amino]hexyl]ethanimidamide |
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Polyhexamethylene Guanidine Hydrochloride (PHMGH) is a cationic polymer scientifically used as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent. Its primary uses include disinfecting, antibiofilm, and sanitizing applications, featuring strong efficacy against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
The listed CAS number is 32289-58-0.
The listed molecular formula is C10H23N5.
The listed molecular weight is 213.32 g/mol.
N‘-[6-[(N‘-methylcarbamimidoyl)amino]hexyl]ethanimidamide.
The source lists Lavasorb and Mediscrub.