An aromatic ether that is phenol that is substituted at C-5 by a chloro group and at C-2 by a 2,4-dichlorophenoxy group. It is widely used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in personal care products including soaps, skin creams, toothpaste and deodorants as well as in household items including plastic chopping boards, sports equipment and shoes. 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 Cloxifenolum, Dermacare, Freshands, Germicida and Pacific. Its PubChem CID is 5564.
Triclosan
| CAS No | 3380-34-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C12H7Cl3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 289.5 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol |
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An aromatic ether that is phenol that is substituted at C-5 by a chloro group and at C-2 by a 2,4-dichlorophenoxy group.
The listed CAS number is 3380-34-5.
The listed molecular formula is C12H7Cl3O2.
The listed molecular weight is 289.5 g/mol.
5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol.
The source lists Cloxifenolum, Dermacare, Freshands, Germicida and Pacific.