Chlorphenesin BP | FabriChem

Synonyms

chlorphenesin; 3-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-1,2-propanediol; Chlorophenesin; Adermykon; Demykon; Gecophen; (3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

Technical Data

CAS Number: 104-29-0
Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₁ClO₃
Molecular Weight: 202.63484 g/mol
Beilstein Registry Number: 2210845
EC Number: 203-192-6

FabriChem Specifications

ITEMS	SPECIFICATIONS
Description	White or pale cream colored crystals or crystalline aggregates
Odor	Slight phenolic odor
Taste	Bitter
Solubility	Soluble in 200 parts of water and in 5 parts of alcohol (95%); soluble in ether; slightly soluble in fixed oils
Identification (A, B & C Tests)	As per BP
Loss on Drying	1% Max.
Melting Point	78° to 81°C
Chlorophenol	As per BP
Sulfated Ash	0.1% Max.
Assay (Dried Basis)	99.0% Min.

Molecular Structure

chlorphenesin-bp

About

Chlorphenesin is used for its antifungal properties and is also used as an antimycotic agent (anti-microbial properties), and thus is used as a preservative in various cosmetics. It is classified as an antifungal for topical use by the World Health Organization (WHO).

As a preservative, Chlorphenesin prevents various products from running into issues such as such as viscosity changes, pH changes, emulsion breakdown, visible microorganism growth, color changes and disagreeable odor formation. In addition to anti-fungal nail treatments, this ingredient is contained in products such as facial moisturizer, anti-aging treatment, sunscreen, foundation, eye cream, cleanser, mascara and concealer.