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API88040

CAS Number

88-04-0

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Product Detail

CAS Number

88-04-0

EINECS

201-793-8

Synonyms

4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol chloroxylenol Dettol

Description

4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol is a member of the class of phenols that is 3,5-xylenol which is substituted at position 4 by chlorine. It is bactericidal against most Gram-positive bacteria but less effective against Staphylococci and Gram-negative bacteria, and often inactive against Pseudomonas species. It is ineffective against bacterial spores. It has a role as an antiseptic drug, a disinfectant and a molluscicide. It is a member of phenols and a member of monochlorobenzenes. It is functionally related to a 3,5-xylenol.

Molecular Formula

C8H9ClO

Molecular Weight

156.61

Appearance

White to Off-white Solid

Melting Point

113-115℃

Boiling Point

246.0±0.0℃ at 760 mmHg

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