Description

Octenidine is a potent cationic surfactant and bis-biguanide antiseptic compound, valued for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Its primary commercial significance lies in its persistent biocidal action and low propensity for inducing microbial resistance, making it a superior alternative to traditional agents. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and professional disinfection sectors seeking effective and reliable active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Antiseptics: Key active ingredient in surgical scrubs, hand disinfectants, wound care solutions, and mouthwashes.
• Healthcare Disinfection: Formulation of surface disinfectants and instrument pre-soaks for hospitals and clinics.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in deodorants, soaps, and topical creams.
• Veterinary Hygiene: Component of disinfectants and teat dips for animal husbandry and veterinary practice.
• Material Preservation: Incorporated into polymers and coatings to impart antimicrobial properties to textiles and surfaces.
• Industrial Biocides: Used in cooling water systems, fuel storage, and other processes requiring microbial control.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Octenidine
CAS No.	71251-02-0
Molecular Formula	C36H62N10
Molecular Weight	623.0 g/mol
Synonyms	Octenidine dihydrochloride; N,N'-(1,10-Decanediyldi-1(4H)-pyridinyl-4-ylidene)bis(1-octanamine); Octenidine HCl; Win 41464; 1,1'-(Decane-1,10-diyl)bis(1,4-dihydro-4-(octylimino)pyridine); Octenidin; Octenisept (trade name component)
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Quality Control

Our Octenidine is produced under strict quality management systems, with specifications tailored to meet the rigorous demands of pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. We ensure compliance with relevant pharmacopoeial guidelines where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each batch to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Microbial Enumeration	Meets Ph. Eur. requirements

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.