Triclosan

Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent. It is a polychloro phenoxy phenol. Despite being used in many consumer products, beyond its use in toothpaste to prevent gingivitis, there is no evidence according to the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that triclosan provides an extra benefit to health in other consumer products. Triclosan safety is currently under review by the FDA and Health Canada. This organic compound is a whit... More
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Chemical Compound

Structure (SMILES):

  • C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)O)OC2=C(C=C(C=C2)Cl)Cl
  • Clc2cc(Cl)ccc2Oc1ccc(Cl)cc1O

IUPAC ID:

  • 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol

Average Molar Mass:

  • 289.54 g/mol

Melting point:

  • 55 °C (130 °F )

Boiling point:

  • 120 °C (248 °F )

Density:

  • 1.49 g/cm³ (1490 kg/m³ )

Solubility:

Solvent Solubility
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