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4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol (PCMX)
Chloroxylenol(PCMX)
Synonym:4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol
CAS No.:88-04-0
EINECS No.:201-793-8
Molecular Formula:C8H9ClO
Molecular Weight:156.61
Structure formula:

Standard:
Items |
Specifications |
Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
Assay |
≥99.0% |
Water |
≤0.1% |
Melting point |
114~116℃ |
Residue on ignition |
≤0.1% |
Iron |
≤0.01% |
Single impurity |
≤0.5% |
Total impurities |
≤1.0% |
Properties:PCMX is a white crystalline powder, slight aromatic odor. Melting point:114℃~116℃, Boiling point: 246℃. Slightly soluble in water, soluble in dilute alkali solutions, freely soluble in many organic reagents.
Uses:PCMX is a broad spectrum anti-mildew antibacterial agent, which has killing effect on most gram-positive and negative bacteria, fungi and molds. It can be widely used as anti-mildew antibacterial agent in disinfection or personal care products, and can also be used as a preservative and anti-mildew agent in the industrial field.
① Medical and Pharmaceutical
① Medical and Pharmaceutical
- PCMX can be used for preoperative skin disinfection, medical equipment sterilization, and routine cleaning of devices and hard surfaces.
- It is suitable for producing medical antibacterial soap, athlete’s foot disinfectants, and general first-aid supplies.
- It can also be formulated into liquid, waterless hand sanitizers, powders, creams, and lotions, or used as a preservative in pharmaceuticals.
② Household and Daily Use
- Applicable for skin wound disinfectants and insecticides (in liquid, cream, and lotion forms).
- Suitable for use in disinfectants, detergent disinfectants, antibacterial soaps, and personal hygiene products (such as hand sanitizers and shampoos, particularly anti-dandruff products).
③ Industrial Use
- Coating surfaces: Used as an antifungal agent in coatings, suitable for humid environments.
- Glues and adhesives: Prevents microbial degradation, odor formation, filter clogging, and metal corrosion.
- Leather treatment: Prevents mold growth and resists bacterial and fungal attacks, especially for salted pelts, vegetable-tanned leather, and salted or air-dried hides.
Storage:Keep in a well-closed container. Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated warehouse.
Packing:25kg cardboard barrel
Packing:25kg cardboard barrel
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