Introduction

Name

• Chlorocresol.

Class of drug

• Antiseptic agent.

Description

Chemical name

• 4-Chloro-3-methylphenol.
• 3-methyl-4-chlorophenol.
• 6-chlorometacresol.
• 6-chloro-m-cresol.
• 6-chloro-3-hydroxytoluene.
• 2-chloro-5-hydroxytoluene.

Molecular formula

• C7H7ClO.

Molecular weight

• 142.58.

Physical properties

• Dimorphous crystals.

Uses

Indications

• Antiseptic, disinfectant.

Administration

Publications

Refereed papers

• Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
• Gonçalo M, Gonçalo S, Moreno A (1987) Immediate and delayed sensitivity to chlorocresol. Contact Dermatitis 17 (1), 46-47 PubMed.
• Andersen K E (1986) Contact allergy to chlorocresol, formaldehyde and other biocides. Guinea pig tests and clinical studies. Acta Derm Venereol Suppl (Stockh) 125, 1-21 PubMed.
• Andersen K E, Carlsen L, Egsgaard H et al (1985) Contact sensitivity and bioavailability of chlorocresol. Contact Dermatitis 13 (4), 246-251 PubMed.

Other sources of information

• Tennant B (1999) Small Animal Formulary. 3rd edn. British Small Animal Veterinary Association. ISBN 0 905214 52 8.