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5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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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
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
Hazard Category
H315-H319
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H315-H319
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber
222-182-2
RTECSNumber
KO1100000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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