| Bioactivity | Chloroxylenol is a broad spectrum antimicrobial chemical compound used to control bacteria, algae, fungi and virus.Target: AntibacterialChloroxylenol is used in hospitals and households for disinfection and sanitation. Chloroxylenol is also commonly used in antibacterial soaps, wound-cleansing applications and household antiseptics such as Dettol liquid, cream and ointments. | ||||||||||||
| Name | Chloroxylenol | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 88-04-0 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C8H9ClO | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 156.61 | ||||||||||||
| Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. Holt GS, et al. Shigatoxin encoding Bacteriophage ϕ24B modulates bacterial metabolism to raise antimicrobial tolerance. Sci Rep. 2017 Jan 20;7:40424. [2]. Wood A, et al. The action of three antiseptics/disinfectants against enveloped and non-enveloped viruses. J Hosp Infect. 1998 Apr;38(4):283-95. |