Title: Triclocarban
CAS Registry Number: 101-20-2
CAS Name: N-(4-Chlorophenyl)-N¢-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea
Additional Names: 3,4,4¢-trichlorocarbanilide; 1-(3¢,4¢-dichlorophenyl)-3-(4¢-chlorophenyl)urea; TCC
Trademarks: Cutisan (Boots); Nobacter (Chantereau); Solubacter (Pharmethic)
Molecular Formula: C13H9Cl3N2O
Molecular Weight: 315.58
Percent Composition: C 49.48%, H 2.87%, Cl 33.70%, N 8.88%, O 5.07%
Literature References: Prepn from 3,4-dichloroaniline and 4-chlorophenyl isocyanate: Beaver et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 79, 1236 (1957); Beaver, Stoffel, US 2818390 (1957 to Monsanto); GB 769273 (1957).
Properties: Fine white plates, mp 255.2-256°.
Melting point: mp 255.2-256°
Use: Bacteriostat and antiseptic in soaps and other cleansing compositions.
Therap-Cat: Antiseptic, disinfectant.
Keywords: Antiseptic/Disinfectant; Halogens/Halogen Containing Compounds. |