Question

What is another name for chloroxylenol ?

Answer 1

Chloroxylenol:

1. It is an organic compound having chemical formula ${\mathrm{C}}_8{\mathrm{H}}_9\mathrm{ClO}$ and IUPAC name $4-$Chloro$-3,5-$dimethylphenol.
2. It's an antiseptic and disinfectant that's used on the skin and to clean surgical instruments when mixed with alcohol.
3. Antibacterial soaps, wound care treatments, and antiseptics for the home contain it.
4. It can cause minor skin irritation and allergy reactions sometimes.
5. It is also known as para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX) because at the para position we have a chlorine group attached and at meta positions we have a methyl group substituted.

Therefore, Chloroxylenol is also known as para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX)