Chloroxylenol, or para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX), is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent used for skin disinfection and surgical instruments. It is found in antibacterial soaps, wound-cleansing applications, and household antiseptics. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antiseptics. Its therapeutic use is listed as dermatologicals. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Chloro-xylenol, Benzytol, Desson and Espadol. Its PubChem CID is 2723.
Chloroxylenol
| CAS No | 88-04-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C8H9ClO |
| Molecular Weight | 156.61 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol |
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Chloroxylenol, or para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX), is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent used for skin disinfection and surgical instruments. It is found in antibacterial soaps, wound-cleansing applications, and household antiseptics.
The listed CAS number is 88-04-0.
The listed molecular formula is C8H9ClO.
The listed molecular weight is 156.61 g/mol.
4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol.
The source lists Chloro-xylenol, Benzytol, Desson and Espadol.