97659-38-6 Purity
96%
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Specification
The molecular formula of Triclosan is C12H7Cl3O2.
The molecular weight of Triclosan is 289.5 g/mol.
Some synonyms for Triclosan include triclosan, 3380-34-5, 5-CHLORO-2-(2,4-DICHLOROPHENOXY)PHENOL, Cloxifenolum, and Irgasan.
Triclosan is classified as an aromatic ether that is substituted by a chloro group at C-5 and by a 2,4-dichlorophenoxy group at C-2.
Triclosan is widely used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in personal care products like soaps, skin creams, toothpaste, and deodorants, as well as in household items such as plastic chopping boards and sports equipment.
Triclosan is an EC 1.5.1.3 inhibitor, specifically a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor.
The InChIKey of Triclosan is XEFQLINVKFYRCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
The canonical SMILES representation of Triclosan is C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)O)OC2=C(C=C(C=C2)Cl)Cl.
Triclosan is added to toothpastes to prevent gingivitis due to its antibacterial and antifungal activity.
Some other identifiers for Triclosan include CAS number 3380-34-5, UNII number 4NM5039Y5X, and ChEMBL ID CHEMBL849.