Chloroxylenol

SKU: orb1310188

Description

Chloroxylenol (PCMX) is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent effective against viruses, bacteria, fungi, and algae. It is widely utilized in household and clinical disinfection, and serves as a key compound in microbiological research for evaluating antiseptic efficacy in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 88-04-0
• MW: 156.61
• Purity: 99.85% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₈H₉ClO
• SMILES: Cc1cc(O)cc(C)c1Cl
• Target: Parasite,Influenza Virus,Antibacterial,Antibiotic
• Solubility: H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (6.39 mM);DMSO:6.25 mg/mL (39.91 mM);Ethanol:29 mg/mL (185.17 mM)

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  Chloroxylenol is inactivated by hard water. 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. Its antibacterial action is due to disruption of cell membrane potentials.
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Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

5-dimethylphenol, 4-Chloro-3, 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol, 4-Chloro-3-xylenol, Antibiotic, Bacterial, Chloroxylenol, PCMX, Influenza Virus, InfluenzaVirus

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

2723