2-chloro-4,5-dimethylphenol

2-Chloro-4,5-dimethylphenol is a chlorinated phenolic compound with the molecular formula C8H9ClO and a molecular weight of approximately 156.61 g/mol. It is structurally related to other chlorinated xylenols and is characterized by a chlorine atom at the second position and methyl groups at the fourth and fifth positions on the aromatic ring[1][2][6]. This compound exhibits notable antimicrobial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Its primary mechanism of action involves disruption of bacterial cell membranes leading to cell lysis[4]. It has been investigated for use in disinfectants and biocidal formulations but does not have established pharmaceutical indications or approvals as a drug for human therapeutic use.

Other names

2-chloro-4,5-dimethylphenol2-chloro-4,5-xylenolBanol phenol3,4-dimethyl-6-chlorophenol6-chloro-3,4-dimethylphenolPhenol, 2-chloro-4,5-dimethyl-3,4-Xylenol, 6-chloro-