| Agent Name |
Propamidine |
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| CAS Number |
104-32-5 |
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| Formula |
C17-H20-N4-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
4,4'-(1,3-Propanediylbis(oxy))bis-benzenecarboximidamide; Propamidina [INN-Spanish]; Propamidinum [INN-Latin]; 4,4'-(Trimethylenedioxy)dibenzamidine; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Preservatives/Disinfectants |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used for skin and mucous membrane disinfection; [Reference #1] Propamidine isethionate used as antiprotozoal agent (Trypanosoma), antiamebic agent, and topical anti-infective; [Merck Index] |
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| Reference Link |
Disinfectants in consumer products |
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