Polyaminopropyl biguanide

Polyaminopropyl biguanide (PAPB), a propyl analogue of polyhexamethylene biguanide, is a broad spectrum, fast acting bactericide with antibacterial activity. Polyaminopropyl biguanide can be used as a preservative in cosmetic products[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[133029-32-0]

Product Name Alternative

PAPB

UNSPSC

12352211

Target

Bacterial

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Field of Research

Infection

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/polyaminopropyl-biguanide.html

Solubility

DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

N=C(NC(NCCCN)=N)N.[n]

Molecular Formula

(C5H14N6) n

References & Citations

[1]Johnson W Jr, et al. Safety Assessment of Polyaminopropyl Biguanide (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide Hydrochloride) as Used in Cosmetics. Int J Toxicol. 2020 Nov/Dec;39 (3_suppl) :26S-73S.