Bisbiguanide

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 These compounds include the antiseptics alexidine and chlorhexidine.