Formula |
CAS |
C7H7ClO |
59-50-7 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
4-Chloro-3-cresol is an antiseptic, desinfectans, and fungicide.
Synonyms
4-Chloro-3-cresol
4-Chloro-3 -methylphenol
3-Methyl-4-chlorophenol
2-Chloro-5-hydroxytoluene
6-Chloro-m-cresol
6-Chloro-3-hydroxytoluene
Chlorocresol
Ottafect
p-Chloro-M-Cresol
Parachlorometacresol
PCMC
Phenol, 4-chloro-3-methyl
Preventol CMK
Uses
Adhesives and glues
Baby cosmetics
Cooling fluids
Cosmetics ‹ shampoos and baby cosmetics
Creams
Inks, paints, and varnishes
Metalworking fluids
Packing materials
Pharmaceutical products ‹ corticosteroid creams
Tanning agents
Textile finishes
Topical antiseptics and disinfectants
Cross-Reactions
4-chloro3-xylenol
Unusual Reactions
Immunologic contact urticaria
Non-immunologic contact urticaria
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