Molecular Formula | C8H9ClO |
Molar Mass | 156.61 |
Density | 0.67 g/cm3 |
Melting Point | 114-116°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 246 °C |
Flash Point | 132 °C |
Water Solubility | 0.3 g/L (20 ºC) |
Solubility | Solubility in water: 0.3G/L(20 C). Soluble in ether, benzene, enol, olefin, polyethylene glycol and strong alkali aqueous solution. |
Vapor Presure | 0.0177mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | White to yellowish red powder |
Color | White to light beige |
Merck | 14,2176 |
BRN | 1862539 |
pKa | 9.76±0.23(Predicted) |
PH | 7 (0.2g/l, H2O) |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Refractive Index | 1.5523 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00002324 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless crystals. Melting point 115-116 °c, boiling point 246 °c. 20 C when 1G can be dissolved in 3L water, soluble in 1 95% alcohol, soluble in ether, benzene, terpenes, volatile oil and sodium hydroxide. Micro-smell of phenol, can be volatilized with water vapor. Stable in hot water. |
Use | Can be used in a variety of antibacterial treatment process, such as the antibacterial treatment of leather, the antibacterial treatment of paper, the antibacterial and antifungal treatment of textiles and the antibacterial and antifungal treatment of photos |
In vitro study | Hard water deactivates the chroroxylenol. In hospitals and homes, Chloroxylenol is used to disinfect and clean. It is also used to make antibacterial soaps, clean wounds and household antiseptics. Choroxylenol exerts its antibacterial effect by disrupting the cell membrane potential. |
Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact |
Safety Description | S24 - Avoid contact with skin. S37 - Wear suitable gloves. |
UN IDs | UN 3077 9/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | ZE6850000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29081000 |
Hazard Note | Irritant |
Hazard Class | 9 |
Packing Group | III |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3830 mg/kg |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Introduction | p-chloro-m-xylenol (PCMX), also known as chloro-xylenol, is slightly soluble in water at 25 °c, belongs to the halogenated phenolic disinfectant. |
Use | 4-chloro-3, 5-dimethylphenol is a preservative and fungicide. For the prevention of mold, is also an antibacterial agent. Preservatives (topical and urinary). preservative and fungicide. Used in emulsion, cosmetics, ink, plywood, plastic, as a plastic fungicide, especially suitable for hard and semi-hard PVC board, artificial leather, etc. Good heat resistance and weather resistance, less water extraction, strong durability in the resin, the general amount of 2%. The product has low toxicity. The oral LD50 of mice was 3450mg/kg. it can be used in various antibacterial treatment processes, such as antibacterial treatment of leather, antibacterial treatment of paper, antibacterial and antifungal treatment of textiles and antibacterial and antifungal treatment of photographs, etc. |
biological activity | chloro xylenol is a broad spectrum antibacterial compound used against bacteria, algae, fungi and Virus. |
production method | derived from the direct chlorination of M-xylenol in the presence of zinc powder. |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |