Triclosan
5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol
CAS No. 3380-34-5
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CAS-Number: 3380-34-5
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TRICLOSAN
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- Other names: 2,4,4-trichloro-2-hydroxydiphenyl ether, 5-chloro-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol, trichloro-2-hydroxydiphenyl ether, CH-3565, Lexol 300, Irgasan DP 300
- CAS No: 3380–34–5
- Formula: C12H7Cl3O2
- Appearance: white powder
- Molar Mass: 289.54 g/mol
- Melting Point: 57–58oC
Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent. It is a polychloro phenoxy phenol. This organic compound is a white powdered solid with a slight aromatic odour. It is a chlorinated aromatic compound that has ether and phenol funtional groups. Phenols often show antibacterial properties. Triclosan is only slightly soluble in water, but soluble in ethanol, methanol, diethyl ether and strong basic solutions such as caustic soda (sodium hydroxide).
Uses for TRICLOSAN
Triclosan has been used since 1972, and it is present in soaps (0.10–1.00%), deodorants, toothpastes, shaving creams and cleaning supplies, and is infused in an increasing number of consumer products, such as kitchen utensils, toys, bedding, socks, and rubbish bags. Triclosan has been shown to be effective in reducing and controlling bacterial contamination on the hands and on treated products. More recently, showering or bathing with 2% triclosan has become a recommended regimen for the decolonization of patients whose skin is carrying methillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
