2-Phenylphenol home ICD10: L23.9

2-Phenylphenol

Formula CAS
C12H10O 90-43-7



Background
2-Phenylphenol is a preservative.

Synonyms
(1,1-Biphenyl)-2-ol
2-Biphenylol
2-Hydroxydiphenyl
2-Phenylphenol
Dowicide 1
Orthoxenol
o-Hydroxydiphenyl
o-Phenylphenol

Uses
Citrus fruits
Cooling fluids
Cosmetics
Detergents
Disinfectant
Rubber production

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions
Depigmentation
Photoallergy

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Referenties
1. Adams RM. Allergic contact dermatitis due to o-phenylphenol. Contact Dermatitis 1981;7(6):332.


Auteur(s):
dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatoloog, Amsterdam UMC.

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