CHLOROXYLENOL



It  occurs as white or cream-colored crystals or crystalline powder with a charectaristic phenolic order , volatile with steam, m.p. l l 5 -l 6°. It is very slightly soluble in water, one gram dissolves in 3 litres of water at 20°; more stable in hot water; soluble one in one of alcohol (95%), ether, benzene, terpenes, fixed oils; dissolves in solutions of the alkali hydroxide. It is incompatible with nonionic surfactants and methylcellulose.





Uses



  1.  Chloroxylenol is a disinfectant, antiseptic, antibacterial and germicide. 
  2. It is used chiefly in the form of chloroxylenol solution for skin and wound disinfection and for mildew prevention. It is claimed to be about 60 times as potent as phenol.
  3.  Chloroxylenol on the recommended dilutions is generally non-irritant but skin sensitivity has occurred 

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