Hexamidine (diisethionate)
Hexamidine diisethionate is an antimicrobial agent targeting Acanthamoeba protozoa. Hexamidine diisethionate is promising for research of ocular infectious diseases such as Acanthamoeba keratitis[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
659-40-5
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302-H315-H319-H335
Target
Insecticide
Related Pathways
Others
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Infection
Smiles
OCCS(=O)(O)=O.OCCS(=O)(O)=O.N=C(C1=CC=C(OCCCCCCOC2=CC=C(C(N)=N)C=C2)C=C1)N
Molecular Formula
C24H38N4O10S2
Molecular Weight
606.71
Precautions
P261-P280-P302+P352
References & Citations
[1]Perrine D, et al. Amoebicidal efficiencies of various diamidines against two strains of Acanthamoeba polyphaga. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1995 Feb;39 (2) :339-42.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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