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146668

Sigma-Aldrich

2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol

99%

Synonym(s):

(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)methanol, 2,4-Dichlorobenzenemethanol

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Linear Formula:
Cl2C6H3CH2OH
CAS Number:
1777-82-8
Molecular Weight:
177.03
Beilstein:
1448652
EC Number:
217-210-5
MDL number:
MFCD00004606
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24848792
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

99%

form

powder

mp

55-58 °C (lit.)

functional group

chloro
hydroxyl

SMILES string

OCc1ccc(Cl)cc1Cl

InChI

1S/C7H6Cl2O/c8-6-2-1-5(4-10)7(9)3-6/h1-3,10H,4H2

InChI key

DBHODFSFBXJZNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... SCN10A(6336) , SCN11A(11280) , SCN1A(6323) , SCN2A(6326) , SCN3A(6328) , SCN4A(6329) , SCN5A(6331) , SCN7A(6332) , SCN8A(6334) , SCN9A(6335)

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General description

2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a constituent of commercially available lozenges for acute sore throat caused by upper respiratory tract infections.

Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark
GHS05,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H318,H332,H412

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

146668-5KG:
146668-VAR:
146668-BULK:
146668-10G:
146668-50G:

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
WXBD5260V
WXBD5080V
WXBD4276V
WXBD4183V
WXBD4004V

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Alex Thompson et al.
Drugs in R&D, 13(2), 101-107 (2013-04-17)
Acute sore throat (pharyngitis) is one of the most common illnesses for which children are seen by primary care physicians. Most cases are caused by viruses and are benign and self-limiting. Clinically proven, over-the-counter throat lozenges provide rapid and effective

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