Synonym(s): 1,1'-Hexamethylenebis[5-(2-ethylhex-1-yl)]biguanide dihydrochloride

CAS Number

1715-30-6

Commodity Code

2925290090

MDL Number

MFCD00082369

Notes

Alexidine dihydrochloride is a selective and potent inhibitor of protein tyrosine phosphatases localized to mitochondrion 1 (PTPMT1). It has antibacterial, antiplaque properties against Streptococcus mutans, Actinomyces ciscosus, and Actinomyces naesludii.