antiseptic

Hexylresorcinol (4-Hexylresorcinol) is a substituted dihydroxybenzene utilized topically as an antiseptic for minor skin infection treatment.

Bismuth subgallate (Dermatol Puder) is an astringent and antiseptic and is applied to skin diseases such as eczema.

Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate (Hexadecylpyridinium chloride monohydrate) , a cationic quaternary ammonium compound, is used in certain classes of throat sprays, mouthwashes, lozenges, toothpaste, nasal sprays, and breath sprays. Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate has also been used as an ingredient in certain pesticides. It is an antiseptic with killing bacteria and other microorganisms. It can be potent in reducing gingivitis and preventing dental plaque. It may result in brown stains between the teeth and on the surface of teeth.

Chlorhexidine (Rotersept) is a biguanide compound used as an antiseptic agent with topical antibacterial activity. Chlorhexidine is positively charged and reacts with the negatively charged microbial cell surface, thereby destroying the integrity of the cell membrane. Subsequently, chlorhexidine penetrates into the cell and causes leakage of intracellular components leading to cell death. Since gram-positive bacteria are more negatively charged, they are more sensitive to this agent.

Resorcinol monoacetate (Resorcin monoacetate) is an antiseptic and a disinfectant, is a chemical intermediate for the production of many other pharmaceuticals, and can be used to treat acne, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin disorders.

Eugenol acetate (Aceteugenol) is a constituent of Clove oil, an essential oil from the clove plant, Syzygium aromaticum. Clove oil is a natural analgaesic and antiseptic used primarily in dentistry for its main ingredient Eugenol. Clove oil can also be purchased in pharmacies over the counter, as a home remedy for dental pain relief, mainly toothache; it is also often found in the aromatherapy section of health food stores.

Benzethonium chloride (Quatrachlor) is a synthetic quaternary ammonium salt with surfactant, antiseptic, and broad spectrum antimicrobial properties.

Cetylpyridinium Chloride (Hexadecylpyridinium Chloride) is a cationic quaternary ammonium compound used as oropharyngeal antiseptic.

Guaiacol (2-Methoxyphenol) is a precursor to various flavorants, such as eugenol and vanillin. Its derivatives are used medicinally as an expectorant, antiseptic, and local anesthetic. It also can be used as an indicator in chemical reactions that produce oxygen. When oxygen binds to it, the complex turns yellowish brown and absorbs light maximally at about 470 nm.

2-Phenylethanol (Phenylethanol) is an antimicrobial, antiseptic, and disinfectant. It is used also as an aromatic essence and preservative in pharmaceutics and perfumery.

8-Hydroxyquinoline hemisulfate (Oxyquinoline sulfate) is an antiseptic with mild fungistatic, bacteriostatic, anthelmintic, and amebicidal action

Chlorhexidine digluconate is a broad-spectrum antiseptic and disinfectant with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, inhibits both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, induces necrosis and apoptosis, and can be used in the study of bacterial infections.

Cetrimonium bromide (Lauroseptol) is is a mixture of different quaternary ammonium salts, which is a known component of the broad-spectrum antiseptic cetrimide.

8-Hydroxyquinoline (8-Quinolinol) is a heterocyclic phenol derived from quinoline, possessing antiseptic, disinfectant, and pesticide properties. It serves as a stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide and is occasionally added to cosmetic products.

Hexetidine (NSC-17764) is a bactericidal and fungicidal antiseptic. It is used as a 0.1% mouthwash for local infections and oral hygiene.

D-Gluconic acid (D-Gluco-hexonic acid) is a carboxylic acid that has antiseptic and chelating properties through oxidation.

Chlorindanol (Lanesta) is a new antiseptic agent. It is nonallergenic and appears to be suitable for use as a topical antiseptic or sanitizer.

(±)-α-Bisabolol (Bisabolol) isa sesquiterpenol extracted from essential oils of chamomile, candida and other plants. It isa natural antiseptic with soothing, antiirritating, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer activities. (±)-α-Bisabolol has anticancer effects on A549 NSC-LC cells by inducing cell cycle arrest, mitochondrial death and inhibiting PI3K Akt signaling (IC50 = 15 μM). (±)-α-Bisabolol can induce apoptosis of glioma cells.

Ethacridine lactate hydrate is a topically applied anti-infective agent.

Ethacridine lactate (Acrinol) is a poly(ADP-ribose) glycohydrolase (PARG) inhibitor.

Taurolidine is a synthetic taurine analog with antimicrobial and anti-neoplastic actions. It displays broad bactericidal and fungicidal activity.

Ftaxilide (Histanorm) has antibacterial property, used as antiseptic.

2,5-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde (Gentisaldehyde) has antioxidant activity against Mycobacterium avium subsp. Paratuberculosis. 2,5-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde also inhibits S. aureus strains(MIC50: 500 mg L).

Methenamine Hippurate is a component of Hiprex, with antibacterial activity.