|Molar mass||177.03 g/mol|
|Melting point||57 to 60 °C (135 to 140 °F; 330 to 333 K)|
|Boiling point||150 °C (302 °F; 423 K) 25 mmHg|
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mild antiseptic, able to kill bacteria and viruses associated with mouth and throat infections. It is a common ingredient in throat lozenges such as Strepsils, Lorsept or Gorpils. A low-pH throat lozenge containing dichlorobenzyl alcohol (1.2 mg) and amylmetacresol (600μg) has been found to deactivate Respiratory syncytial virus and SARS-Cov, but not adenovirus or rhinovirus. A dentifrice containing 10% sodium benzoate and 0.3% dichlorobenzyl alcohol maintains antimicrobial activity for 5–10 minutes after brushing.
- Oxford JS, Lambkin R, Gibb I, Balasingam S, Chan C, Catchpole A (2005). "A throat lozenge containing amyl meta cresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol has a direct virucidal effect on respiratory syncytial virus, influenza A and SARS-CoV". Antiviral chemistry and chemotherapy 16 (2): 129–34. PMID 15889535.
- Ostergaard E (1994). "Evaluation of the antimicrobial effects of sodium benzoate and dichlorobenzyl alcohol against dental plaque microorganisms. An in vitro study.". Acta Odontol Scand. 52 (6): 335–45. doi:10.3109/00016359409029031. PMID 7887143.
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