p-Chlorocresol

p-Chlorocresol
Names
	IUPAC name 4-chloro-3-methylphenol
Identifiers
CAS Number	59-50-7changed;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1230222 ;
ChemSpider	21106018 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.000.392
PubChem CID	1732;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID4021717 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C7H7ClO/c1-5-4-6(9)2-3-7(5)8/h2-4,9H,1H3 Key: CFKMVGJGLGKFKI-UHFFFAOYSA-N ; InChI=1/C7H7ClO/c1-5-4-6(9)2-3-7(5)8/h2-4,9H,1H3 Key: CFKMVGJGLGKFKI-UHFFFAOYAE;
	SMILES Oc1ccc(Cl)c(C)c1;
Properties
Chemical formula	C7H7ClO
Molar mass	142.58 g·mol−1
Hazards
Safety data sheet (SDS)	Oxford MSDS
Related compounds
Related compounds	Chloroxylenol (4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol)
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p-Chlorocresol (p-chloro-m-cresol; PCMC; brand name: Preventol CMK) is a chlorinated phenol which is used as an antiseptic and preservative.^[1] It forms colourless, dimorphous crystals at room temperature and is only slightly soluble in water. For use as a disinfectant such as a hand wash, it is commonly dissolved in alcohol in combination with other phenols.^[2] It is a moderate allergen for sensitive skin.^[3]

References

^ Susan C Smolinske (1992), Handbook of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Excipients, p. 87
^ C. Glen Mayhall (2004), Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control, p. 1741
^ Howard I. Maibach (2001), Toxicology of Skin, p. 339

[1] Susan C Smolinske (1992), Handbook of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Excipients, p. 87

[2] C. Glen Mayhall (2004), Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control, p. 1741

[3] Howard I. Maibach (2001), Toxicology of Skin, p. 339

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