Basic information
- CAS
12041-76-8- Standard SMILES
OCc1ccc(Cl)cc1Cl- InChIKey
DBHODFSFBXJZNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N- Molecular formula
- C7H6Cl2O
- Average molar mass
- 177.02 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 175.9795702
Names & identifiers
- Preferred name
- 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol
- IUPAC
- (2,4-dichlorophenyl)methanol
- English name
- 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol
- Molecular formula
- C7H6Cl2O
- Molecular weight
- 177.03
Names & synonyms
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Database identifiers
- CAS
12041-76-8、1777-82-8- PubChem CID
- 15684
- DTXSID
DTXSID9041362- ChEMBL
CHEMBL3184437- ChEBI
CHEBI:48220- UNII
- 1NKX3648J9
- EC Number
- 217-210-5
- Nikkaji
- J28.521H
Properties
Computed structural properties
- XLogP
- 2.5
- Topological polar surface area
- 20.2 Ų
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 1
- Rotatable bonds
- 1
- Heavy atoms
- 10
- Formal charge
- 0
- Complexity
- 108
Experimental & physicochemical properties
Physicochemical properties
- Melting point
- 55 · 55-58 °C(lit.)
- Boiling point
- 150 °C · 150 °C (25 mmHg)
- Density
- 1.297 · 1.2970 (rough estimate)
- vapor pressure
- 0.154 Pa · 0.154Pa at 25℃
- refractive index
- 1.5756 · 1.5756 (estimate)
- Flash point
- 230 °F · >230 °F
- storage temp.
- 2 · 2-8°C
- solubility
- 1 g/l · 1g/l
- pka
- 13.6 · 13.60±0.10(Predicted)
- form
- Solid
- color
- White to Off-White
- Water Solubility
- Soluble in water, methanol and chloroform.
- Merck
- 14 · 14,3060
- BRN
- 1448652 · 1448652
- Cosmetics Ingredients Functions
- PRESERVATIVEANTIMICROBIAL
- InChI
- 1S/C7H6Cl2O/c8-6-2-1-5(4-10)7(9)3-6/h1-3,10H,4H2
- InChIKey
- DBHODFSFBXJZNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- SMILES
- OCc1ccc(Cl)cc1Cl
- LogP
- 2.8 at · 2.8 at 24℃
- CAS DataBase Reference
- 1777 · 1777-82-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
- FDA UNII
- 1 NKX3648J9 · 1NKX3648J9
- EPA Substance Registry System
- 2 · 2,4-Dichlorobenzenemethanol (1777-82-8)
- UNSPSC Code
- 41116107 · 41116107
- NACRES
- 24 · NA.24
- Symbol(GHS)
- 5 · GHS05,GHS07
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- 318 · H318-H332-H412
- Precautionary statements
- 261 · P261-P271-P273-P280-P304+P340+P312-P305+P351+P338
- PPE
- 95 · Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
- Hazard Codes
- Xi
- Risk Statements
- 36 · 36/37/38
- Safety Statements
- 24 · 24/25
- WGK Germany
- 2 · 2
- RTECS
- 890000 · DO0890000
- Hazard Note
- Irritant
- HS Code
- 29062900 · 29062900
- Storage Class
- 13 · 13 - Non Combustible Solids
- Hazard Classifications
- 4 InhalationAquatic · Acute Tox. 4 InhalationAquatic Chronic 3Eye Dam. 1
- Toxicity
- 50 · mouse,LD50,oral,2300mg/kg (2300mg/kg),Cosmetics and Toiletries. Vol. 95(6), Pg. 59, 1980.
- REACH Registrations
- Active
Safety & regulation
GHS classification
GHS Classification
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.2% (1 of 400) of reports.
Danger
H318 (31.2%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation];H332 (28.7%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation];H412 (96.8%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
P261, P264+P265, P271, P273, P280, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P317, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 400 reports by companies from 10 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.;Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 1 of 400 reports by companies.;There are 9 notifications provided by 399 of 400 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).;Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Hazard information
Regulatory Information
Chemical: Benzenemethanol, 2,4-dichloro-
Status: Active Update: 13-04-2021 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/23988
2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Regulatory information
Regulatory Information
Chemical: Benzenemethanol, 2,4-dichloro-
Status: Active Update: 13-04-2021 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/23988
2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Safety data
- PPE
- Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
- wgk
- 2
- rtecs
- DO0890000
- hs_code
- 29062900
- Toxicity
- mouse,LD50,oral,2300mg/kg (2300mg/kg),Cosmetics and Toiletries. Vol. 95(6), Pg. 59, 1980.
- risk_code
- 36/37/38
- Signal word
- Danger
- Symbol(GHS)
- GHS05,GHS07
- hazard_code
- Xi
- hazard_note
- Irritant
- safety_code
- 24/25
- Storage Class
- 13 - Non Combustible Solids
- Hazard statements
- H318-H332-H412
- REACH Registrations
- Active
- Hazard Classifications
- Acute Tox. 4 InhalationAquatic Chronic 3Eye Dam. 1
- Precautionary statements
- P261-P271-P273-P280-P304+P340+P312-P305+P351+P338
Chemistry & industry
Pharmacology
ATC Code
R - Respiratory system;R02 - Throat preparations;R02A - Throat preparations;R02AA - Antiseptics;R02AA03 - Dichlorobenzyl alcohol
QR - Respiratory system;QR02 - Throat preparations;QR02A - Throat preparations;QR02AA - Antiseptics;QR02AA03 - Dichlorobenzyl alcohol
Pharmacodynamics
In vitro studies with the combination of dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol have shown a virucidal against a number of viruses associated with the common cold which is observed by a reduction in the viral load. In clinical trials, administration of dichlorobenzyl alcohol lozenges has been shown to generate a reduced throat soreness and to provide pain relief and relief from difficulty in swallowing 5 minutes after administration. This effect can last for even 2 hours. The relief effect was shown to reach a steady-state after 45 minutes.
Mechanism of Action
The use of dichlorobenzyl alcohol has been related to its antibacterial, antiviral and local anesthetic properties. The local anesthetic action of dichlorobenzyl alcohol is thought to be due to a reduced sodium channel blockade. The antiseptic mechanism of action of dichlorobenzyl alcohol is not fully understood but it is thought to be related to a denaturation of external proteins and rearrangement of the tertiary structure proteins.
Absorption, Distribution and Excretion
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is released almost immediately from its formulation and reaches peak concentration after 3-4 minutes. The concentration in saliva after 120 minutes represents about 50% of the administered dose.
In preclinical trials, dermal administration of dichlorobenzyl alcohol results in renal elimination of 90% of the administered dose. After metabolism, dichlorobenzyl alcohol is excreted in the urine.
This pharmacokinetic property has not been fully studied.
This pharmacokinetic property has not been fully studied.
Uses & manufacturing
Applications
UsesAn surgical antiseptic.
Uses2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is an antiseptic found in commercially available throat lozenges. Also used deactivate Respiratory syncytial virus and SARS-Cov.
General Description2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a constituent of commercially available lozenges for acute sore throat caused by upper respiratory tract infections.
Upstream & downstream products
Downstream products
Suppliers100 total
Additional notes
DefinitionChEBI: A member of the class of benzyl alcohols that is benzyl alcohol in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 4 are replaced by chlorines. It has a role as an antiseptic drug. It is a member of benzyl alcohols and a dichlorobenzene.
Related reactions
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