| Bioactivity | 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mild antiseptic, with a broad spectrum for bacterial and virus associated with mouth and throat infections[1]. | ||||||||||||
| Name | 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 1777-82-8 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C7H6Cl2O | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 177.03 | ||||||||||||
| Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. Morokutti-Kurz M , et al. Amylmetacresol/2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, hexylresorcinol, or carrageenan lozenges as active treatments for sore throat. Int J Gen Med. 2017 Feb 28;10:53-60. [2]. Matthews D, et al. Spectrum of bactericidal action of amylmetacresol/2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol lozenges against oropharyngeal organisms implicated in pharyngitis. Int J Gen Med. 2018 Nov 28;11:451-456. |