Chloroxylenol

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.

CAS No 88-04-0
Molecular Formula C8H9ClO
Molecular Weight 156.61 g/mol
Synonyms 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol

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