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octenidine hydrochloride

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Octenidine hydrochloride is a bisbiguanide antiseptic agent. It is synthesized by reacting 4-chlorophenylguanidine with 4-chloro-N-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-methylpentanediamide. Octenidine hydrochloride has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It is used in a variety of medical and personal care products, including antiseptic solutions, wound dressings, and skin disinfectants. Octenidine hydrochloride is effective against a wide range of microorganisms, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE), and Candida albicans. It is also effective against viruses, including influenza A and B viruses. Octenidine hydrochloride is well-tolerated and has a low risk of sensitization. It is often used in healthcare settings to prevent and treat infections. The compound is also effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an opportunistic pathogen that can cause serious infections in people with weakened immune systems. Octenidine hydrochloride is also a potent inhibitor of biofilm formation. This makes it a valuable tool for preventing infections in patients with implanted medical devices, such as catheters and prosthetic joints. Octenidine hydrochloride is a safe and effective antiseptic agent that is used in a variety of medical and personal care products. It is an important tool for preventing and treating infections. Research on octenidine hydrochloride is ongoing to further understand its mechanism of action and to develop new and improved formulations. '

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID51166
CHEMBL ID36342
SCHEMBL ID126065
MeSH IDM0320024

Synonyms (39)

Synonym
win-414642
octenidine hydrochloride
octenidine hydrochloride (usan)
D05222
70775-75-6
win 41464-2
octenidine hcl
las-189962
CHEMBL36342
win-41464-2
octenidine dihydrochloride
sensidin do
las189962
O0388
1-octanamine, n,n'-(1,10-decanediyldi-1(4h)-pyridinyl-4-ylidene)bis-, dihydrochloride
octenidine hydrochloride [usan]
1,1'-decamethylenebis(1,4-dihydro-4-(octylimino)pyridine) dihydrochloride
unii-u84956nu4b
einecs 274-861-8
u84956nu4b ,
n,n'-(1,10-decanediyldi-1(4h)-pyridinyl-4-ylidene)bis(1-octanamine) dihydrochloride
S5012
SCHEMBL126065
octenidine hydrochloride [who-dd]
octenidine dihydrochloride [mi]
octenidine hcl [inci]
octenidine hydrochloride [mart.]
DTXSID90221025
mfcd01938808
HY-B2170A
CS-6224
BCP22785
1,1'-(decane-1,10-diyl)bis(n-octylpyridin-4(1h)-imine) dihydrochloride
Q1409243
CCG-270262
n-octyl-1-[10-(4-octyliminopyridin-1-yl)decyl]pyridin-4-imine;dihydrochloride
D86682
A847887
B2692-013330
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (51)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1726848Antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa after 24 hrs by microdilution method2021RSC medicinal chemistry, Jun-23, Volume: 12, Issue:6
Sulfonium-based liposome-encapsulated antibiotics deliver a synergistic antibacterial activity.
AID287949Inhibition of lysophospholipase activity of PLB1 in Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 assessed as loss of 1-[14C]palmitoyl lyso phosphatidylcholine at 0.25 uM2007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, May-15, Volume: 15, Issue:10
Synthesis, antifungal and haemolytic activity of a series of bis(pyridinium)alkanes.
AID95887Minimum inhibitory concentration against Klebsiella pneumonia 396451984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID201926Compound is evaluated for the effect of saliva upon the antiplaque activity of the compound at 0% of saliva and at 0.05 percentage of compound; - = No plaque accumulation1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID201925Compound is evaluated for the effect of saliva upon the antiplaque activity of the compound at 0% of saliva and at 0.025 percentage of compound; - = No plaque accumulation1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID287941Inhibition of lysophospholipase transacylase activity of PLB1 in Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 assessed as rate of formation of 1-[14C]palmitoyl lyso phosphatidylcholine at 250 uM2007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, May-15, Volume: 15, Issue:10
Synthesis, antifungal and haemolytic activity of a series of bis(pyridinium)alkanes.
AID201929Compound is evaluated for the effect of saliva upon the antiplaque activity of the compound at 50% of saliva and at 0.05 percentage of compound; - = No plaque accumulation1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID287950Inhibition of lysophospholipase transacylase activity of PLB1 in Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 assessed as rate of formation of 1-[14C]palmitoyl lyso phosphatidylcholine at 0.25 uM2007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, May-15, Volume: 15, Issue:10
Synthesis, antifungal and haemolytic activity of a series of bis(pyridinium)alkanes.
AID70083Antimicrobial minimum inhibitory concentration against Escherichia coli AB1932-11984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID201762Compound is evaluated for plaque-bactericidal index (PBI) against Streptococcus mitis 905571984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID207630Minimum antimicrobial inhibitory concentration against Staphylococcus aureus1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID287943Inhibition of lysophospholipase activity of PLB1 in Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 assessed as loss of 1-[14C]palmitoyl lyso phosphatidylcholine at 25 uM2007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, May-15, Volume: 15, Issue:10
Synthesis, antifungal and haemolytic activity of a series of bis(pyridinium)alkanes.
AID30567Compound is evaluated for plaque-bactericidal index (PBI) against Actinomyces naeslundii 6311984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID201924Compound is evaluated for the effect of saliva upon the antiplaque activity of the compound at 0% of saliva and at 0.01 percentage of compound; - = No plaque accumulation1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID287944Inhibition of lysophospholipase transacylase activity of PLB1 in Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 assessed as rate of formation of 1-[14C]palmitoyl lyso phosphatidylcholine at 25 uM2007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, May-15, Volume: 15, Issue:10
Synthesis, antifungal and haemolytic activity of a series of bis(pyridinium)alkanes.
AID201945Compound is evaluated for the effect of saliva upon the antiplaque activity of the compound at 50% of saliva and at 0.025 percentage of compound; - = No staining1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID287946Inhibition of lysophospholipase activity of PLB1 in Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 assessed as loss of 1-[14C]palmitoyl lyso phosphatidylcholine at 2.5 uM2007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, May-15, Volume: 15, Issue:10
Synthesis, antifungal and haemolytic activity of a series of bis(pyridinium)alkanes.
AID1635009Induction of cell permeabilization in Pseudomonas aeruginosa assessed as propidium iodide uptake at 4 uM after 10 mins2016Journal of natural products, Apr-22, Volume: 79, Issue:4
Antimicrobial Peptide from the Wild Bee Hylaeus signatus Venom and Its Analogues: Structure-Activity Study and Synergistic Effect with Antibiotics.
AID287951Antifungal activity against Cryptococcus neoformans ATCC 901122007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, May-15, Volume: 15, Issue:10
Synthesis, antifungal and haemolytic activity of a series of bis(pyridinium)alkanes.
AID1348169Anti-Trichomonas activity against metronidazole-resistant Trichomonas vaginalis IR78 ATCC 50138 cultured in TYI-S-33 media assessed as reduction in parasite growth after 30 mins by haemocytometry2018European journal of medicinal chemistry, Jan-01, Volume: 143Recent developments in anti-Trichomonas research: An update review.
AID201761Compound is evaluated for the growth inhibition of Streptococcus mutans OMZ-611984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID9429Compound is evaluated for minimal bactericidal concentration against plaque formation for Actinomyces viscosus1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID287939Inhibition of phospholipase B activity of PLB1 in Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 assessed as loss of 1,2-di[1-14C]palmitoyl phosphatidylcholine at 250 uM2007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, May-15, Volume: 15, Issue:10
Synthesis, antifungal and haemolytic activity of a series of bis(pyridinium)alkanes.
AID287959Cytotoxicity against human erythrocytes assessed as hemolytic activity at 50 uM2007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, May-15, Volume: 15, Issue:10
Synthesis, antifungal and haemolytic activity of a series of bis(pyridinium)alkanes.
AID30580Compound is evaluated for plaque-bactericidal index (PBI) against Actinomyces viscosus T14V1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID209593Compound is evaluated for minimal bactericidal concentration against plaque formation for Streptococcus mutans1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID287948Inhibition of phospholipase B activity of PLB1 in Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 assessed as loss of 1,2-di[1-14C]palmitoyl phosphatidylcholine at 0.25 uM2007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, May-15, Volume: 15, Issue:10
Synthesis, antifungal and haemolytic activity of a series of bis(pyridinium)alkanes.
AID1348170Anti-Trichomonas activity against metronidazole-resistant Trichomonas vaginalis IR78 ATCC 50138 cultured in PBS/BSA media assessed as reduction in parasite growth after 30 mins by haemocytometry2018European journal of medicinal chemistry, Jan-01, Volume: 143Recent developments in anti-Trichomonas research: An update review.
AID201944Compound is evaluated for the effect of saliva upon the antiplaque activity of the compound at 50% of saliva and at 0.01 percentage of compound; - = No staining1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID201927Compound is evaluated for the effect of saliva upon the antiplaque activity of the compound at 50% of saliva and at 0.01 percentage of compound; - = No plaque accumulation1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID209594Minimum plaque inhibitory concentration using a standard test organism, Streptococcus mutans OMZ-611984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID201942Compound is evaluated for the effect of saliva upon the antiplaque activity of the compound at 0% of saliva and at 0.025 percentage of compound; - = No staining1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID201949Compound is evaluated for the effect of saliva upon the staining potential of the compound at 0% of saliva and at 0.01 percentage of compound; - = No staining1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID201763Compound is evaluated for plaque-bactericidal index (PBI) against Streptococcus mutans 104491984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID201946Compound is evaluated for the effect of saliva upon the antiplaque activity of the compound at 50% of saliva and at 0.05 percentage of compound; + = Slight staining1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID30579Compound is evaluated for plaque-bactericidal index (PBI) against Actinomyces viscosus M-1001984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID201760Compound is evaluated for the inhibition of plaque-forming enzyme of Streptococcus mutans OMZ-611984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID287947Inhibition of lysophospholipase transacylase activity of PLB1 in Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 assessed as rate of formation of 1-[14C]palmitoyl lyso phosphatidylcholine at 2.5 uM2007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, May-15, Volume: 15, Issue:10
Synthesis, antifungal and haemolytic activity of a series of bis(pyridinium)alkanes.
AID162736Minimum antimicrobial inhibitory concentration against Proteus mirabilis MGH-11984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID201943Compound is evaluated for the effect of saliva upon the antiplaque activity of the compound at 0% of saliva and at 0.05 percentage of compound; + = Slight staining1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID287960Cytotoxicity against human erythrocytes assessed as hemolytic activity at 5 uM2007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, May-15, Volume: 15, Issue:10
Synthesis, antifungal and haemolytic activity of a series of bis(pyridinium)alkanes.
AID201764Compound is evaluated for plaque-bactericidal index (PBI) against Streptococcus sanguis 105581984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID234118Compound is evaluated for stain index1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID287940Inhibition of lysophospholipase activity of PLB1 in Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 assessed as loss of 1-[14C]palmitoyl lyso phosphatidylcholine at 250 uM2007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, May-15, Volume: 15, Issue:10
Synthesis, antifungal and haemolytic activity of a series of bis(pyridinium)alkanes.
AID164401Minimum antimicrobial inhibitory concentration against Pseudomonas aeruginosa MGH-21984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID70080Minimum inhibitory concentration against Escherichia coli (Vogel)1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID287945Inhibition of phospholipase B activity of PLB1 in Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 assessed as loss of 1,2-di[1-14C]palmitoyl phosphatidylcholine at 2.5 uM2007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, May-15, Volume: 15, Issue:10
Synthesis, antifungal and haemolytic activity of a series of bis(pyridinium)alkanes.
AID70081Antimicrobial minimum inhibitory concentration against Escherichia coli 100/B221984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
AID287942Inhibition of phospholipase B activity of PLB1 in Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 assessed as loss of 1,2-di[1-14C]palmitoyl phosphatidylcholine at 25 uM2007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, May-15, Volume: 15, Issue:10
Synthesis, antifungal and haemolytic activity of a series of bis(pyridinium)alkanes.
AID287952Antifungal activity against Candida albicans ATCC 102312007Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, May-15, Volume: 15, Issue:10
Synthesis, antifungal and haemolytic activity of a series of bis(pyridinium)alkanes.
AID201928Compound is evaluated for the effect of saliva upon the antiplaque activity of the compound at 50% of saliva and at 0.025 percentage of compound; - = No plaque accumulation1984Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov, Volume: 27, Issue:11
Bispyridinamines: a new class of topical antimicrobial agents as inhibitors of dental plaque.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19901 (20.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's2 (40.00)24.3611
2020's1 (20.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 33.46

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index33.46 (24.57)
Research Supply Index1.79 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.73 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index61.55 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index3.00 (0.95)

This Compound (33.46)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (20.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other4 (80.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]