The molecule is a monohydroxyquinoline that is quinolin-8-ol which is substituted by a methyl group at position 2 and by chlorine at positions 5 and 7. An antifungal and antibacterial, it was formerly used for topical treatment of skin conditions and vaginal infections. It has a role as an antibacterial drug, an antiseptic drug and an antiprotozoal drug. It is an organochlorine compound and a monohydroxyquinoline.
5,7-dichloro-2-methylquinolin-8-ol