| Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
| Molecular Formula | C7H7ClO |
| Molecular Weight | 142.583 |
| Optical Activity | NONE |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
CC1=C(Cl)C=CC(O)=C1
InChI
InChIKey=CFKMVGJGLGKFKI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C7H7ClO/c1-5-4-6(9)2-3-7(5)8/h2-4,9H,1H3
p-Chlorocresol (p-chloro-m-cresol; PCMC; brand name: Preventol CMK) possesses disinfectant and antiseptic properties. Chlorocresol is used in various preparations for skin disinfection and wounds. It also used as a preservative in creams and other preparations for external use which contain water. For use as a disinfectant such as a hand wash, it is commonly dissolved in alcohol in combination with other phenols. It is a moderate allergen for sensitive skin. Chlorocresol produces potentially life-threatening effects which include dermatitis, which are responsible for the discontinuation of chlorocresol therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by chlorocresol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include hypersensitivity reactions, irritation of eyes.
Approval Year
PubMed
Sample Use Guides
Apply undiluted to the affected area with the fingertip. Two applications immediately will normally be sufficient to obtain pain relief. It should not be used more frequently than every 3 hours or as directed by the physician or dentist.
Route of Administration:
Dental
ACTIVE MOIETY
SALT/SOLVATE (PARENT)
