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Triclosan

CHEBI:CHEBI_164200

Definition

An aromatic ether that is phenol which is substituted at C-5 by a chloro group and at C-2 by a 2,4-dichlorophenoxy group. It is widely used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in personal care products such as soaps, skin creams, toothpaste and deodorants as well as in household items such as plastic chopping boards, sports equipment and shoes.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C12H7Cl3O2
Molecular Mass
289.54200
Charge
0
SMILES
Oc1cc(Cl)ccc1Oc1ccc(Cl)cc1Cl
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H7Cl3O2/c13-7-1-3-11(9(15)5-7)17-12-4-2-8(14)6-10(12)16/h1-6,16H
InChIKey
XEFQLINVKFYRCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 2,4,4'-Trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether
  • 5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichloro-phenoxy)-phenol
  • 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol
  • triclosan
  • Triclosan
  • triclosanum

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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CHEBI:164200
DRON_00010000
10795
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Wikipedia:Triclosan

Additional References

Wikipedia:Triclosan

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