Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
Molecular Formula | C13H10Cl2O2 |
Molecular Weight | 269.123 |
Optical Activity | NONE |
Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
E/Z Centers | 0 |
Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
OC1=C(CC2=C(O)C=CC(Cl)=C2)C=C(Cl)C=C1
InChI
InChIKey=MDNWOSOZYLHTCG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C13H10Cl2O2/c14-10-1-3-12(16)8(6-10)5-9-7-11(15)2-4-13(9)17/h1-4,6-7,16-17H,5H2
Dichlorophene is a halogenated phenolic compound that functions as a bacteriocide and fungicide in cosmetics. Dichlorophene was reported to be used in a total of five cosmetic formulations at concentrations of 0% to 1.0%. Dichlorophen is used in the treatment of tapeworm infestation in man and animals and is the basis of a preparation against athlete’s foot. As a fungicide and bactericide it is recommended for the protection of textiles and materials including horticultural benches and equipment against moulds and algae.
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Sample Use Guides
A dose of 5 g is given usually in the morning to treat cestode infections
Route of Administration:
Oral