2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol

• Alcohol 2,4 -Dichloro- Benzylicus
• Dichlorbenzenmethanol
• Dichlorphenylmethanol
• Dybenal

R02AA03

White powder

Fixed

1.45 g · cm -3 ( bulk density )

55-58 ° C

Poorly soluble in water (1 g · l-1 at 20 ° C)

Risk

2,300 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, mouse, oral)

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2,4- dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a chemical compound from the group of double- chlorinated benzyl.

Properties

2.4 dichlorobenzylalcohol is a white powder which is sparingly soluble in water. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system, space group P21 / c with lattice parameters a = 473.6 pm, b = 1281.8 pm, c = 2485.3 pm, and β = 96.852 °.

Use

2.4 dichlorobenzylalcohol as its isomer 3,4- dichlorobenzylalcohol used as a disinfectant and antiseptic that is (often together with amylmetacresol or levomenthol ) used to treat inflammation of the mouth and throat. It comes in the form of lozenges, as a solution or spray on the market.

Trade names

Hextriletten ®, Lidazon ®, Strepsils ®, neo - angin ®