5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol, acts as a bacteriostat and preservative for cosmetic and detergent compositions. It is also used as an antiseptic, disinfectant and anticonvulsant. It is one of the main ingredient in shampoos, deodorants, toothpastes, mouth washes and household cleaning products. It inhibits the growth of bacteria, fungi on the surfaces of the textile, thereby it imparts odor protection to wool, synthetics, blends and non-wovens.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol, acts as a bacteriostat and preservative for cosmetic and detergent compositions. It is also used as an antiseptic, disinfectant and anticonvulsant. It is one of the main ingredient in shampoos, deodorants, toothpastes, mouth washes and household cleaning products. It inhibits the growth of bacteria, fungi on the surfaces of the textile, thereby it imparts odor protection to wool, synthetics, blends and non-wovens.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, methanol, diethyl ether and sodium hydroxide solution (1M). Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Decomposes on heating. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3380-34-5
• Molecular Formula: C12H7Cl3O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 289.536
• MDL Number: MFCD00800992
• InChI Key: XEFQLINVKFYRCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: triclosan, 5-chloro-2-2,4-dichlorophenoxy phenol, irgasan, 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether, cloxifenolum, triclosanum, irgasan dp300, stri-dex face wash, aquasept, sapoderm
• PubChem CID: 5564
• ChEBI: CHEBI:164200
• IUPAC Name: 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)O)OC2=C(C=C(C=C2)Cl)Cl

• Melting Point: 56°C to 59°C
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN3077
• Beilstein: 2057142
• Merck Index: 14,9657
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol,methanol,diethyl ether and sodium hydroxide solution (1M). Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 289.55
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol

RUO – Research Use Only