Dichlorophene

Dichlorophene
Dichlorophene
Identifiers
CAS number 97-23-4
PubChem 3037
ChemSpider 2929 YesY
EC number 202-567-1
KEGG C14292 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL33845 YesY
RTECS number SM0175000
ATCvet code QP52AG01
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Properties
Molecular formula C13H10Cl2O2
Molar mass 269.12 g/mol
Melting point

177.5°C

Solubility in water 0.003 g/100 mL[1]
Solubility 53 g/100 mL in ethanol, 80 g/100 mL in acetone[2]
Hazards
LD50 1000 mg/kg (mouse, oral)[3]
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Dichlorophene, IUPAC name 2,2'-methylene-bis(4-chlorophenol), is a chemical compound used as a fungicide, germicide, and antimicrobial agent.[3] It is used in combination with toluene for the removal of parasites such as ascarids, hookworms, and tapeworms from dogs and cats.[4]

References

  1. ^ Lide, David R. (1998), Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (87 ed.), Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, pp. 8–118, ISBN 0-8493-0594-2 
  2. ^ Lide, David R. (1998), Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (87 ed.), Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, pp. 3–174, ISBN 0-8493-0594-2 
  3. ^ a b Milne, G.W.A. (Ed.). (2005). Gardner's commercially important chemicals: Synonyms, trade names, and properties. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley-Interscience. Google Books
  4. ^ "Code of Federal Regulations", Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Volume 6 (U.S. Government Printing Office), 2005-04-01, http://frwebgate1.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/TEXTgate.cgi?WAISdocID=220114194717+2+1+0&WAISaction=retrieve, retrieved 2009-05-01