Dichlorobenzyl alcohol

2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol

Names
IUPAC name (2,4-Dichlorophenyl)methanol
Other names Dybenal Rapidosept Myacide SP
Identifiers
CAS Number	1777-82-8 N
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:48220 Y
ChemSpider	14918 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.015.646
PubChem CID	15684
InChI InChI=1S/C7H6Cl2O/c8-6-2-1-5(4-10)7(9)3-6/h1-3,10H,4H2 Y Key: DBHODFSFBXJZNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C7H6Cl2O/c8-6-2-1-5(4-10)7(9)3-6/h1-3,10H,4H2 Key: DBHODFSFBXJZNY-UHFFFAOYAI
SMILES C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)Cl)CO Clc1cc(Cl)ccc1CO
Properties
Chemical formula	C7H6Cl2O
Molar mass	177.02 g·mol−1
Melting point	57 to 60 °C (135 to 140 °F; 330 to 333 K)
Boiling point	150 °C (302 °F; 423 K) 25 mmHg
Pharmacology
ATC code	R02AA03 (WHO)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mild antiseptic, able to kill bacteria and viruses associated with mouth and throat infections. It is a common ingredient in throat lozenges such as Strepsils, Lorsept, and Gorpils. A low-pH throat lozenge containing dichlorobenzyl alcohol (1.2 mg) and amylmetacresol (0,6 mg) has been found to deactivate respiratory syncytial virus and SARS-Cov, but not adenovirus or rhinovirus. A dentifrice containing 10% sodium benzoate and 0.3% dichlorobenzyl alcohol maintains antimicrobial activity for 5 to 10 minutes after brushing.

It is an ingredient in the European product Neo Borocillina.