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| Names | |
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| Preferred IUPAC name (2,4-Dichlorophenyl)methanol | |
| Other names Dybenal Rapidosept Myacide SP | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.015.646 |
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| Properties | |
| C7H6Cl2O | |
| Molar mass | 177.02 g·mol−1 |
| Melting point | 57 to 60 °C (135 to 140 °F; 330 to 333 K) |
| Boiling point | 150 °C (302 °F; 423 K) 25 mmHg |
| Pharmacology | |
| R02AA03 (WHO) | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mildantiseptic, able to killbacteria andviruses associated with mouth and throatinfections. It is a common ingredient in throat lozenges such asCofsils,Strepsils, Lorsept, and Gorpils. It is also an ingredient in the European product Neo Borocillina.[1] A low-pH throat lozenge containing dichlorobenzyl alcohol (1.2 mg) andamylmetacresol (0.6 mg) has been found to deactivaterespiratory syncytial virus andSARS-Cov, but notadenovirus orrhinovirus.[2] Adentifrice containing 10%sodium benzoate and 0.3% dichlorobenzyl alcohol maintains antimicrobial activity for 5 to 10 minutes after brushing.[3]
