Dichlorophen is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant, especially in topical products, and also as an anthelmintic to treat certain parasitic worm infections in animals. It works by damaging the protective structures of microbes and parasites, helping eliminate them. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Anthelmintics. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Didroxane and Anthiphen. Its PubChem CID is 3037.
Dichlorophen
| CAS No | 97-23-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C13H10Cl2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 269.12 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 4-chloro-2-[(5-chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]phenol |
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Dichlorophen is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant, especially in topical products, and also as an anthelmintic to treat certain parasitic worm infections in animals.
The listed CAS number is 97-23-4.
The listed molecular formula is C13H10Cl2O2.
The listed molecular weight is 269.12 g/mol.
4-chloro-2-[(5-chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]phenol.
The source lists Didroxane and Anthiphen.