Fenticlor
topical | |
| Identifiers | |
|---|---|
| |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.336 |
| Chemical and physical data | |
| Formula | C12H8Cl2O2S |
| Molar mass | 287.15 g·mol−1 |
| Melting point | 174 °C (345 °F) |
Fenticlor (also spelled fentichlor) is an
antifungal
agent for topical use. It is an antimicrobial agent. It is also used in veterinary medicine.
Synthesis
It is prepared by the AlCl3-catalyzed reaction of 4-chlorophenol with sulfur dichloride.[1] It can also be prepared by chlorination of bis[2-hydroxyphenyl]sulfide.[2][3]
Safety
The LD50 (rats, oral) of fenticlor is 3250 mg/kg.[1] It may cause photosensitivity.[4]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-3527306732.
- I. G. Farben
- .
- PMID 4152080.
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