Chemical Name: 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol/PCMX
Synonyms: Chloroxylenol; 4-Chloro-3,5-xylenol; 4-Chloro-m-xylenol; p-Chloro-3,5-xylenol
CAS No.: 88-04-0
Molecular Fomula: C8H9OCl
Molecular weight: 156.5
Appearance: White crystal powder
4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol PCMX CAS 88-04-0
Description
PCMX Quick Details
Chemical Name: PCMX
Synonyms: Chloroxylenol; 4-Chloro-3,5-xylenol; 4-Chloro-m-xylenol; p-Chloro-3,5-xylenol
CAS No.: 88-04-0
Molecular Fomula: C8H9OCl
Chemical Structure:
Molecular weight: 156.5
Appearance: White crystal powder
Typical Properties
| Items | Standard |
| Appearance | White crystal powder |
| Odour | Phenolic characterslic odour |
| Purity | 99%min |
| Impurities MX | 0.5%Max |
| Impurities OCMX | 0.3%Max |
| Water | 0.5%Max |
| Iron | 80ppm Max |
| Residue on ignition | 0.1%Max |
| Solubility | Clear solution |
| Melting Point | 114-116°C |
Use of PCMX
1. Cosmetics
Used as the stabilizer in face cream, lipstick, shampoo and eye shadow
2. Pharmaceutical
Used to inhibit bacterial or fungal skin diseases, oral or anus disinfection
3. Industry
Used as disinfectant in room and clothes
Packaging and Shipping
25 kg/drum or 9 ton/container
PCMX Storage
Stored in the dry ventilated room away from direct sunlight