Chloroxylenol

Chloroxylenol

Kekulé, skeletal formula of chloroxylenol
Names
Systematic IUPAC name 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol
Identifiers
CAS Number	88-04-0 Y
Beilstein Reference	1862539
ChEBI	CHEBI:34393
ChEMBL	ChEMBL398440 N
ChemSpider	21106017 Y
EC Number	201-793-8
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image Interactive image
KEGG	D03473 Y
MeSH	chloroxylenol
PubChem	2723
RTECS number	ZE6850000
UNII	0F32U78V2Q Y
InChI InChI=1S/C8H9ClO/c1-5-3-7(10)4-6(2)8(5)9/h3-4,10H,1-2H3 N Key: OSDLLIBGSJNGJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N N InChI=1/C8H9ClO/c1-5-3-7(10)4-6(2)8(5)9/h3-4,10H,1-2H3 Key: OSDLLIBGSJNGJE-UHFFFAOYAY
SMILES Cc1cc(O)cc(C)c1Cl CC1=CC(O)=CC(C)=C1Cl
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H9ClO
Molar mass	156.61 g·mol−1
Melting point	114 to 116 °C (237 to 241 °F; 387 to 389 K)
log P	3.377
Acidity (pKa)	9.76
Basicity (pKb)	4.24
Pharmacology
ATC code	D08AE05
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Chloroxylenol (4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol) is a broad spectrum antimicrobial chemical compound used to control bacteria, algae, fungi and virus. It is used in hospitals and households for disinfection and sanitation. It is also commonly used in antibacterial soaps, wound-cleansing applications and household antiseptics such as Dettol liquid, cream and ointments. Studies have shown an antimicrobial activity which is enhanced by additives. Its antibacterial action is due to disruption of cell membrane potentials. Developed in Europe in the 1920s and used in the United States since the 1950s, Chloroxylenol is one of the most mature antimicrobial agents.

Chloroxylenol is not significantly toxic to humans, is practically non-toxic to birds, moderately toxic to freshwater invertebrates and highly toxic to fish and cats and should not be used around them. It is a mild skin irritant and may trigger allergic reactions in some individuals.