1715-30-6

White Powder with Light Yellow Cast

Has antibacterial, antiplaque properties against Streptococcus mutans, Actinomyces ciscosus, and Actinomyces naesludii.

selective inhibitor of protein tyrosine phosphatases localized to mitochondrion 1 (ptpmt1) (ic50 = 1.08 μm in vitro). stimulates increased insulin secretion by β-cells in rat pancreatic islets. displays antitcancer properties in fadu cells.

Alexidine dihydrochloride is a bisbiguanide compound. It has been studied in the treatment of head and neck cancer. Alexidine dihydrochloride also exhibits antibiofilm and antifungal activity against several fungal species. It causes mitochondrial apoptosis in mammalian cells due to its anti-cancer activity. Alexidine dihydrochloride is a component of oral disinfectant and contact lens solution.

Desiccate at -20°C