Chloroxylenol, or para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX), is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent used forskin disinfection and surgical instruments. It is found in antibacterial soaps, wound-cleansing applications, and household antiseptics.
General Information: –
CAS No – 88-04-0
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight – C8H9ClO = 156.61
Physical State (20 deg.C) – Solid
PubChem Substance ID – 87565335
Specifications: –
Appearance – White to Light yellow to Light red powder to crystal
Purity(HPLC) – min. 98.0 area%
Melting Point – 115 °C
Boiling Point – 246 °C
Solubility in water – Practically insoluble
Solubility (soluble in) – Methanol
Applications: –
Chloroxylenol, or para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX), is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent used for skin disinfection and surgical instruments. It is found in antibacterial soaps, wound-cleansing applications, and household antiseptics.