Bisbiguanide
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Bisbiguanides are a class of chemically related compounds known for their bactericidal properties. Generally considered to be of the generic formula: R1 R2 N.C(:NR6)NH.C(:NH)NH.CH2 X--(CH2)3 NH.C(:NH)NH.C(:NR7)NR3 R4 V.[1] These compounds include the antiseptics chlorhexidine and alexidine. They are named for having two biguanide moieties, which themselves are named for having two guanide parts.[2]
References
- ^ Bisbiguanide compounds – Patent 4670592
- ^ Tanzer JM, Slee AM, Kamay BA (1977). "Structural requirements of guanide, biguanide, and bisbiguanide agents for antiplaque activity". Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 12 (6): 721–9. doi:10.1128/aac.12.6.721. PMC 430011. PMID 931371.
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