Hexamidine diisethionate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

246-247° (dec)

Density 

671[at 20℃]

vapor pressure 

0Pa at 20℃

solubility 

Sparingly soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent), practically insoluble in methylene chloride

Water Solubility 

48.2g/L at 20℃

InChI

InChI=1S/C20H26N4O2.C2H6O4S/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;3-1-2-7(4,5)6/h5-12H,1-4,13-14H2,(H3,21,22)(H3,23,24);3H,1-2H2,(H,4,5,6)

InChIKey

NBVZMBLJRHUOJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(CO)S(O)(=O)=O.O(C1C=CC(C(N)=N)=CC=1)CCCCCCOC1C=CC(C(N)=N)=CC=1

LogP

4.47 at 25℃

Safety Information

RIDADR 

2811

WGK Germany 

3

HazardClass 

6.1(b)

PackingGroup 

III

Hexamidine diisethionate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

White or slightly yellow powder, hygroscopic

Uses

hexamidine diisethionate is an anti-microbial and preservative targeting fungi and yeast. It may also have some emollient capacities.

Uses

Hexamidinediisethionate is a preservative in topical preparations and also in skin health and personal care products.

Uses

Preservative in cosmetics.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

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.

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