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Triclosan
97.0-103.0% (active substance, GC)
Synonym(s):
Triclosan, 5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol, Irgasan
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H7Cl3O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
289.54
UNSPSC Code:
12352132
NACRES:
NA.85
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
222-182-2
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2057142
MDL number:
biological source
synthetic
Quality Level
assay
97.0-103.0% (active substance, GC)
form
powder or crystals
impurities
≤0.1% Water (Karl Fischer)
color
white
mp
55-59 °C
solubility
1 M NaOH: 5% at 25 °C, faintly turbid to clear (colorless solution)
antibiotic activity spectrum
fungi
mode of action
enzyme | inhibits
SMILES string
Oc1cc(Cl)ccc1Oc2ccc(Cl)cc2Cl
InChI
1S/C12H7Cl3O2/c13-7-1-3-11(9(15)5-7)17-12-4-2-8(14)6-10(12)16/h1-6,16H
InChI key
XEFQLINVKFYRCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Chemical structure: diphenyl ether derivative
Application
A component of cefsulodin-irgasan-novobiocin selection medium for Yersinia, a human pathogen that may contaminate animal-source food products.
Biochem/physiol Actions
It is an inhibitor of the enoyl-ACP (acyl-carrier protein) reductase component of type II fatty acid synthase (FAS-II) in bacteria and Plasmodium. It also inhibits mammalian fatty acid synthase (FASN), and may have anticarcinogenic activity.
Other Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place.
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Warning
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Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 2
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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Kathleen Dittmann et al.
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Recent publications have raised concerns of reduced susceptibilities of clinical bacterial isolates towards biocides. This study presents a comparative investigation of the susceptibility of livestock-associated Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA), hospital-acquired MRSA (HA-MRSA) and community-aquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) to the commonly used
Markus K Diener et al.
Lancet (London, England), 384(9938), 142-152 (2014-04-11)
Postoperative surgical site infections are one of the most frequent complications after open abdominal surgery, and triclosan-coated sutures were developed to reduce their occurrence. The aim of the PROUD trial was to obtain reliable data for the effectiveness of triclosan-coated
R M Davies et al.
Journal of clinical periodontology, 31(12), 1029-1033 (2004-11-25)
To compare the effectiveness of triclosan/copolymer and fluoride dentifrices in improving plaque control and gingival health. We searched the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, MEDLINE (1986 to March 2003) and EMBASE (1986 to March 2003). Personal files and the reference lists