Question

What are the main constituents of Dettol and its uses?

Answer 1

Constituents of Dettol:

• Chloroxylenol and alpha-terpineol are the main constituents of Dettol.
• Chloroxylenol is present at about approximately $5\%$of the total mixture.
• It is commonly used as an antiseptic as well as a disinfectant.
• Alpha-terpineol is a terpene alcohol that is present in pine oil.
• The other minor constituents of Dettol are isopropanol, soap, castor oil, and water

Uses of Dettol:

• Dettol acts as an antiseptic/disinfectant.
• It can be used as a disinfectant at home.
• It is used in cleaning floors/tiles.
• It protects our skin from scratches/wounds being an antiseptic.