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659-40-5

Name 2-hydroxyethanesulphonic acid, compound with 4,4'-[hexane-1,6-diylbis(oxy)]bis[benzenecarboxamidine] (2:1)
CAS 659-40-5
EINECS(EC#) 211-533-5
Molecular Formula C20H26N4O2.2C2H6O4S
MDL Number MFCD04112907
Molecular Weight 606.714
MOL File 659-40-5.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance White or slightly yellow powder, hygroscopic
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
form  neat
Water Solubility  48.2g/L at 20℃
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.
InChIKey NBVZMBLJRHUOJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 4.47 at 25℃
Uses
hexamidine diisethionate is an anti-microbial and preservative targeting fungi and yeast. It may also have some emollient capacities.

Safety Data

RIDADR  2811
WGK Germany  3
HazardClass  6.1(b)
PackingGroup  III

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