Octenidine free base

• CAT Number: I033802
• CAS Number: 71251-02-0
• Molecular Formula: C36H62N4
• Molecular Weight: 550.92
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Octenidine Free Base; Octenidinum; Octenidina
• Target: Bacterial
• Solubility: To be determined
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: 1-Octanamine, N,N'-(1,10-decanediyldi-1(4H)-pyridinyl-4-ylidene)bis-
• InChI: InChI=1S/C36H62N4/c1-3-5-7-9-15-19-27-37-35-23-31-39(32-24-35)29-21-17-13-11-12-14-18-22-30-40-33-25-36(26-34-40)38-28-20-16-10-8-6-4-2/h23-26,31-34H,3-22,27-30H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: ZVXNYZWXUADSRV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCC/N=C1C=CN(CCCCCCCCCCN(C=C/2)C=CC2=N/CCCCCCCC)C=C/1

Octenidine Free Base (Cat.No:I033802) is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent used in various medical and personal care products. It exhibits strong activity against bacteria, fungi, and some viruses. Octenidine Free Base is commonly employed in wound care, oral hygiene products, and disinfectants. Its effectiveness, low toxicity, and long-lasting antimicrobial action make it a valuable component in infection control.

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