CAS 88-04-0 corresponds to 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol (commonly known as PCMX or p-chloro-methylphenol), which is a broad-spectrum, low toxicity antibacterial preservative widely used in the fields of daily chemical, medical, and industrial mold prevention.

Basic Information
-Chinese name: 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol (4-chloro-methylphenol)
-English name: 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol (PCMX, Chloroxylenol)
-Molecular formula: C ₈ H ₉ ClO
-Molecular weight: 156.61
-EINECS number: 201-793-8
-Appearance: White to off white crystalline powder or scales, with a slight phenolic taste
-Melting point: 114-116 ℃
-Boiling point: about 246 ℃
-Solubility: Difficult to dissolve in water (about 0.03% at 20 ℃), easily soluble in ethanol, ether, benzene, oil, and strong alkaline solutions

main purpose
1. Daily chemical hygiene: The antibacterial and anti-corrosion ingredients in hand sanitizer, shampoo, soap, and disinfectant (such as the main components of Dettol).
2. Industrial anti mold: anti mold and antibacterial agents for plastics (especially PVC), synthetic leather, plywood, ink, coatings, and textiles.
3. Medical external use: Local skin antibacterial agents used to prevent bacterial infections.

Safety and Storage
-Toxicity: Low toxicity (oral LD50 ≈ 3450 mg/kg in mice), but slightly irritating to mucous membranes.
-Stability: Stable at room temperature, avoid coexistence with strong oxidants; Thermal decomposition may release hydrogen chloride gas.
-Storage conditions: Seal and store in a cool and dry place (preferably 2-8 ℃), avoid direct sunlight.
-Risk identification: GHS07 (Warning), pay attention to eye and skin contact protection.

Products :

Chloroxylenol PCMX CAS 88-04-0
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