Also: (
dichlorobenzene alcohol)
Chemical names and empirical formula;
2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol; 2,4-Dichlorobenzene-methanol
C
7H
5Cl
2O
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol in its pure form is white or slightly yellow
crystals, with a
melting point of 57-60°c and a
boiling point of around 150°c.
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is used in a variety of manners. It is mainly used as
preservative in cosmetics, but is also used for its
anti-microbial properties in products such as
skin creams,
shampoos,
deodorants,
cough lozenges, and
veterinary medicines.