InChIKey	GHXZTYHSJHQHIJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Compound Name	Chlorohexidine
Canonical SMILES	N=C(NCCCCCCNC(=N)NC(=N)Nc1ccc(Cl)cc1)NC(=N)Nc1ccc(Cl)cc1
Clinical Status	Clinical Multi-Target
Targets (Human+Pathogen)	9
Pfam Stratification	Cross-Family
Avg pChEMBL	6.69
Source	BindingDB;ChEMBL;TTD_MultiTarget

DrugBank ID	DB00878
Drug Name	Chlorhexidine
CAS Number	55-56-1
Groups	approved investigational vet_approved withdrawn
ATC Codes	R02AA05 S03AA04 D08AC52 A01AB53 S01AX09 D08AC02 D09AA12 B05CA02 A01AB03 S02AA09
Description	Chlorhexidine is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial biguanide used as a topical antiseptic and in dental practice for the treatment of inflammatory dental conditions caused by microorganisms.[L11512] It is one of the most common skin and mucous membrane antiseptic agents in use today.[A190417] The molec...

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Categories: Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Amidines Anti-Infective Agents Anti-Infective Agents, Local Antiinfectives and Antiseptics for Local Oral Treatment Antiseptics and Disinfectants Biguanides Biguanides and Amidines Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting Decreased Cell Wall Integrity Dental Agents Dermatologicals Disinfectants Guanidines Household Products Irrigating Solutions Medicated Dressings Medicated Dressings With Antiinfectives Miscellaneous Anti-infectives Miscellaneous Local Anti-infectives Mouthwashes Mouthwashes and Gargles Ophthalmological and Otological Preparations Ophthalmologicals Otologicals Sensory Organs Stomatological Preparations Throat Preparations

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Cross-references: BindingDB: 64773 ChEBI: 3614 CHEMBL790 ChemSpider: 2612 Drugs Product Database (DPD): 626 C06902 D07668 PDB: XC9 PharmGKB: PA164776863 PubChem:9552079 PubChem:46506388 RxCUI: 2358 Therapeutic Targets Database: DAP001326 Wikipedia: Chlorhexidine ZINC: ZINC000014768621