The molecule is a polyether that is the bis(4-guanidinophenyl) ether of propane-1,3-diol. Used (as its isethionate salt) for the treatment of minor eye or eyelid infections, such as conjunctivitis and blepharitis. It has a role as an antimicrobial agent and an antiseptic drug. It is a member of guanidines, an aromatic ether and a polyether. It derives from a propane-1,3-diol. It is a conjugate base of a propamidine(2+).
4-[3-(4-carbamimidoylphenoxy)propoxy]benzenecarboximidamide