Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution, Form : Liquid

Synonyms: Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution or Chlorhexidine Digluconate
CAS Number: 18472-51-0, Molecular Weight: 897.76, Chemical Formula: C34H54Cl2N10O14, EINECS EC Number: 242-354-0, FEMA: ----,

Chlorhexidine gluconate or CHG, is a disinfectant and antiseptic that is used for skin disinfection before surgery and to sterilize surgical instruments. It is used as a liquid or powder for several pharmaceutical and industrial purpose.

Specifications of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution USP Grade:
C22H30Cl2N10-2C6H12O7 --- 897.77
2,4,11,13-Tetraazatetradecanediimidamide, N, N′′-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-, di-Dgluconate.
1,1′-Hexamethylenebis[5-(p-chlorophenyl)biguanide] di-D-gluconate CAS 18472-51-0.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution is an aqueous solution of chlorhexidine gluconate. It contains not less than 19.0 percent and not more than 21.0 percent of C22H30Cl2N10-2C6H12O7 (w/v).

Packaging and storage: Preserve in tight containers, protected from light , at controlled room temperature.
Identification:
A: Infrared Absorption: To pass the test.
Recrystallize this solution and dry the crystals at 105 for 1 hour.
B: The crystals obtained in Identification test A melt between 132C and 136C.
C: To 0.05 mL of Solution add 5 mL of a solution of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (1 in 100), 1 mL of 10 N sodium hydroxide, and 1 mL of bromine: a deep red color is produced.
D: Chromatographic test: To pass the test.
Specific gravity: between 1.06 and 1.07.
pH: between 5.5 and 7.0, when diluted 1 in 20 with water.
Related compounds: To pass the test.
Limit of p-chloroaniline: To pass the test.