2-(4-Chlorophenoxy)ethanol

CAS: 1892-43-9

Ref. 3D-FC71290

Product Information

• Name: 2-(4-Chlorophenoxy)ethanol
• Synonyms: 2-(4'-Chlorfenoxy)ethanol, 2-(4'-Chlorfenoxy)ethanol [Czech], 2-(4-Chlorophenoxy)ethan-1-ol, 2-(p-Chlorophenoxy)ethanol, 4-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)chlorobenzene, Ai3-02225, Brn 1365684, Chloro-p-phenoxetol, Chlorophetanol, Ethanol, 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-, Ethanol, 2-(p-chlorophenoxy)-, Fke 01, Fungisan, Mycotetracid, Nsc 8133, p-Chlorfenylmonoglykolether, p-Chlorfenylmonoglykolether [Czech], p-Chlorophenyl 2-hydroxyethyl ether, p-Chlorophenyl glycol ether, p-Chlorophenyl monoglycol ether, β-(p-Chlorophenoxy)ethanol, 4-06-00-00826 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)

Description

2-(4-Chlorophenoxy)ethanol is a fatty acid that has shown antimicrobial activity against a number of bacteria and fungi. 2-(4-Chlorophenoxy)ethanol is active against the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis and has been used in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. The mechanism of action for the antimicrobial activity of 2-(4-Chlorophenoxy)ethanol is unknown, but it may be due to interference with lipid metabolism or by producing reactive oxygen species and damaging cellular membranes. This compound also possesses anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to inhibit tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) production in human monocytes.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 172.61 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₉ClO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9ClO2/c9-7-1-3-8(4-2-7)11-6-5-10/h1-4,10H,5-6H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=GEGSSUSEWOHAFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OCCOc1ccc(Cl)cc1