l General Information |
Product Name | Triclosan |
General description | Triclosan is a diphenyl ether derivative used in cosmetics and toilet soaps as an antiseptic. It has some bacteriostatic and fungistatic action. |
Synonym | Irgasan, Cloxifenolum; 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol |
Purity | ≥99.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 3380-34-5 |
Formula | C12H7Cl3O2 | Molecular Weight | 289.536 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to off-white Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥50mg/ml |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Triclosan is a polychloro phenoxy phenol with antibacterial and antifungal activity. Triclosan is added to toothpastes to prevent gingivitis and has been added to many household products for its topical antibiotic activity. |
Application | 1.Anti-Infective Agents, Local 2.Fatty Acid Synthesis Inhibitors |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
