Preferred Label : hexachlorophene;
MeSH definition : A chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic with a bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive
organisms, but much less effective against Gram-negative organisms. It is mainly used
in soaps and creams and is an ingredient of various preparations used for skin disorders.
(From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p797);
MeSH synonym : hexachlorophane;
MeSH CAS label : phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis(3,4,6-trichloro)-;
MeSH Related Number : 70-30-4;
Registry Number MeSH : 70-30-4;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexachlorophene;
Codes EINECS : 200-733-8;
Is substance : O;
UNII : IWW5FV6NK2;
Origin ID : D006582;
UMLS CUI : C0019435;
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A chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic with a bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive
organisms, but much less effective against Gram-negative organisms. It is mainly used
in soaps and creams and is an ingredient of various preparations used for skin disorders.
(From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p797)