4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol
Chemical Structural Formula
Brief Introduction
4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol(PCMX) is a security, efficient, broad spectrum, low-toxicity antibacterial. It has large potency in antibacterial to Gram-positive, Gram-negative, epiphyte and mildew. It is confirmed chief antibacterial by FDA. It has good chemical stability and as a rule it don’t lose its activity. Its solubility is 0.03% in water. But it is freely soluble in organic solvent and strong lye such as alcohol, ether, polyoxyalkylene, etc.
Physical Data
| Melting Point | 114-116℃(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 246℃ |
| Density | 0.67 g/cm3 |
| Refractive Index | 1.5523 |
| Flash Point | 132℃ |
| Solubility | Methanol: soluble1g/10 mL, clear to faintly turbid, colorless to very faintly yellow |
| pH Value | 7 (0.2g/L, H2O) |
| Water Solubility | 0.3 g/L (20℃) |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Specifications
| Testing Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White aciform crystals or crystalline powder |
| Assay by GC | Not less than 99.00% |
| Melting Point | 114℃ ~ 116℃ |
| Water | Less than 0.5% |
| Iron | Less than 0.01% |
| Residue on Ignition | Less than 0.1% |
| Total Impurities | Less than 1.0% |
| 3,5-dimethylphenol | Less than 0.5% |
| 2,4-dichloro-3,5-dimethylphenol | Less than 0.2% |
Applications
This product is low-poison antibacterial, frequently used in personal care products such as hand-cleaning detergent, soap, dandruff control shampoo and healthy products, etc. Common dosage in lotion as follows: 0.5~ 1‰ in liquid detergent; 1% in antibacterial handing detergent; 4.5~5% in disinfectant. What’s more, it has been used in other fields such as glue, painting, textile, pulp, etc.
Packaging
Packed in Cardboard Drum. 25kg/cardboard drum with double PE inner bag ( Φ36×46.5cm). *Please feel free to contact us if there is any special demand.
