Triclosan

Triclosan

AKA “3380-34-5, 5-CHLORO-2-(2, 4-DICHLOROPHENOXY)PHENOL, Cloxifenolum, 2, 4, 4'-Trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether, Triclosanum, Irgasan DP300, Stri-Dex Cleansing Bar, Stri-Dex Face Wash, CH 3565”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Triclosan

AKA: 3380-34-5, 5-CHLORO-2-(2, 4-DICHLOROPHENOXY)PHENOL, Cloxifenolum, 2, 4, 4'-Trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether, Triclosanum, Irgasan DP300, Stri-Dex Cleansing Bar, Stri-Dex Face Wash, CH 3565

Synthetic · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 7

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Not Clean

Triclosan is 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. It has a role as an EC 1.3.1.9 [enoyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase (NADH)] inhibitor, a fungicide, an antibacterial agent, a xenobiotic, an antimalarial, an EC 1.5.1.3 (dihydrofolate reductase) inhibitor, a persistent organic pollutant and a drug allergen. It is a dichlorobenzene, a member of phenols, an aromatic ether and a member of monochlorobenzenes.

Solubility In water, 10 mg/L at 20 °C

Formula

C12H7Cl3O2

Mol. Weight

289.50

CAS #

3380-34-5

State

White to off-white crystalline powder; [HSDB]

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Fights Bacteria

Controls Odor

Preserves Formula

Neutralizes odor

Prevents microbial growth

Traditional Use

This is the CAS number for Ascorbyl Palmitate, a stabilized form of Vitamin C developed in the mid-20th century. Created to improve the shelf-stability of vitamin C in skincare formulations while maintaining antioxidant properties.