Hexachlorophene

• CAT Number: A000073
• CAS Number: 70-30-4
• Molecular Formula: C13H6Cl6O2
• Molecular Weight: 406.9
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Potassium Channel
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• InChI: 1S/C13H6Cl6O2/c14-6-2-8(16)12(20)4(10(6)18)1-5-11(19)7(15)3-9(17)13(5)21/h2-3,20-21H,1H2
• InChIKey: ACGUYXCXAPNIKK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(C(=C(C(=C1Cl)Cl)CC2=C(C(=CC(=C2Cl)Cl)Cl)O)O)Cl

Hexachlorophene is a chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic with a bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive organisms. It is mainly used in soaps and creams and is an ingredient of various preparations used for skin disorders. It is also used in agriculture as a soil fungicide, plant bactericide, and acaricide.

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