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Hexamidine

CAS No.
3811-75-4
Chemical Name:
Hexamidine
Synonyms
Hexamidine;Hexamidine【antipeptic】;Hexcarbacholine bromide;4-[6-(4-amidinophenoxy)hexoxy]benzamidine;4,4'-(Hexamethylenedioxy)bis(benzamidine);4,4'-(Hexamethylenebisoxy)bis(benzamidine);4,4'-(1,6-Hexanediyl)bis(oxy)bisbenzamidine;4,4'-[1,6-Hexanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzamidine;4,4'-[1,6-Hexanediylbis(oxy)]bis[benzamidine];Benzenecarboximidamide, 4,4'-[1,6-hexanediylbis(oxy)]bis-
CBNumber:
CB3961315
Molecular Formula:
C20H26N4O2
Molecular Weight:
354.45
MDL Number:
MOL File:
3811-75-4.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Last updated:2026-01-15 13:03:24
Product description Number Pack Size Price
HEXAMIDINE 95.00% API0011612 5MG $495.75
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Hexamidine Properties

Boiling point 548.6±60.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 1.19±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
pka 12.80±0.50(Predicted)
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions PRESERVATIVE
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Hexamidine (3811-75-4)
InChI InChI=1S/C20H26N4O2/c21-19(22)15-5-9-17(10-6-15)25-13-3-1-2-4-14-26-18-11-7-16(8-12-18)20(23)24/h5-12H,1-4,13-14H2,(H3,21,22)(H3,23,24)
InChIKey OQLKNTOKMBVBKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C(OC1=CC=C(C(N)=N)C=C1)CCCCCOC1=CC=C(C(N)=N)C=C1
LogP 3.000 (est)
FDA UNII 3483C2H13H

Hexamidine price

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American Custom Chemicals Corporation API0011612 HEXAMIDINE 95.00% 3811-75-4 5MG $495.75 2021-12-16 Buy
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Hexamidine Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Description

Hexamidine (HEX) is a strong organic base and aromatic diamidine. Although hexamidine is primarily used as the diisethionate salt (HEX D), it was first synthesized as the dihydrochloride salt (HEX H) and patented for May & Baker Limited (U.K.) by Ewins et al. In the 1990s, the efficacy of HEX as an amoebicidal agent was demonstrated in several studies. In addition to biocidal activity, HEX, and other diamidines have demonstrated enzyme inhibition properties. Upregulation of the major cholesterol and fatty acid uptake pathways has also been demonstrated in a skin-equivalent tissue culture model following treatment with HEX[1].

Uses

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.

Definition

ChEBI: A polyether that is the bis(4-guanidinophenyl) ether of hexane-1,6-diol.

Contact allergens

Hexamidine is an antiseptic active against Grampositive bacteria and fungi, used as a disinfectant and a preservative in cosmetics. It induces papulo-vesicular and diffuse allergic contact dermatitis.

References

[1] N. Parisi. “Hexamidine salts – applications in skin health and personal care products.” International Journal of Cosmetic Science 39 4 (2017): 361–365.

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Hexamidine diisethionate:SymCalmin:HD-100:BioActive HD 100:Elestab HP 100:HP-100:Hexamidine Hexcarbacholine bromide 4,4'-(1,6-Hexanediyl)bis(oxy)bisbenzamidine 4,4'-(Hexamethylenebisoxy)bis(benzamidine) 4,4'-(Hexamethylenedioxy)bis(benzamidine) 4,4'-[1,6-Hexanediylbis(oxy)]bis[benzamidine] 4,4'-[1,6-Hexanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzamidine Hexamidine【antipeptic】 4-[6-(4-amidinophenoxy)hexoxy]benzamidine 4-[6-(4-carbamimidoylphenoxy)hexoxy]benzenecarboximidamide Benzenecarboximidamide, 4,4'-[1,6-hexanediylbis(oxy)]bis- Hexamidine 3811-75-4