Dichloro-dimethylphenol (DCMX)
Chemical Name: |
2,4-Dichloro-3,5-Xylenol,2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dimethylphenol,
2,4-di-chloro-3,5-meta-xylenol, Di-Chloroxylenol, Dichloroxylenol, DCMX |
Molecular Formula: |
C8H8Cl2O |
Molecular Weight: |
191.0 |
CAS No.: |
133-53-9 |
EINECS No.: |
205-109-9 |
Edition: |
Q/320982HXGC 001-2011 |
Physical and Chemical Properties:
A security and efficient antiseptic & bactericide;
Solubility: 0.2 g/L in water (20ºC), very soluble in organic solvent such as alcohol, ether, ketone, etc., and soluble in alkaline solutions.
Quality Specification:
Item |
Standard |
Appearance |
Yellowish to grey flakes or powder, slight compact |
Smell |
Phenol-like |
Purity |
98.0% Min |
Water |
0.5% Max |
Iron |
80ppm Max |
Residue on ignition |
0.5% Max |
Clarity of solution |
Clear solution free of particles |
Application: Dichloroxylenol (DCMX) is frequently used in such industry fields of :
Personal care products, antibacterial hand soap, soap, shampoo and healthy products;
Household & institutional disinfectant and cleansers, Public & hospital Hygiene;
Other industrial fields such as film, glue, oiled, textile and paper making, etc.