Dichlorophene

Dichlorophene

AKA “Dichlorophen, 97-23-4, Didroxane, Anthiphen, Parabis, Dicestal, Dichlorofen, Dichlorphen, Trivex”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Dichlorophene

AKA: 97-23-4, Didroxane, Anthiphen, Parabis, Dicestal, Dichlorofen, Dichlorphen, Trivex

Ingredient · Antimicrobial · EWG: 3

Synthetic

Preservative

Not Clean

Dichlorophen is a nontoxic laxative vermicide of chlorinated phenol compound. Dichlorophen is used as a veterinary fungicide, anthelmintic, and anti-protozoan, as well as an ingredient in antimicrobial soaps and shampoos. This agent probably acts by increasing the clearing of intestinal contents, thereby eradicating tapeworm infections from the intestines.

Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C13H10Cl2O2

Mol. Weight

269.12

CAS #

97-23-4

Form

Powder

State

Dichlorophene appears as white slightly cream or light pink-colored powder. Melting point 177 °C. Slight phenolic odor and a saline phenolic taste. Moderately toxic. Used as a fungicide and bactericid

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Functions

Antimicrobial

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Deodorant

Fights Bacteria

Traditional Use

Synthetic antimicrobial agent developed in the mid-20th century for use in soaps, shampoos, and deodorants. Created as an alternative to phenolic antimicrobials with improved efficacy and safety profile.