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IUPAC name
4-chloro-3-methylphenol
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.392 |
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| Properties | |
| C7H7ClO | |
| Molar mass | 142.58 g·mol−1 |
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| Safety data sheet | Oxford MSDS |
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EU classification (DSD) (outdated)
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Harmful (Xn) |
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Chloroxylenol (4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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. 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. It is a moderate allergen for sensitive skin.