2,4-dichlorobenzyl_alcohol

2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol

2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol

Chemical compound

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 Cofsils, Strepsils, Lorsept, and Gorpils. It is also an ingredient in the European product Neo Borocillina.[1] A low-pH throat lozenge containing dichlorobenzyl alcohol (1.2 mg) and amylmetacresol (0.6 mg) has been found to deactivate respiratory syncytial virus and SARS-Cov, but not adenovirus or rhinovirus.[2] A dentifrice containing 10% sodium benzoate and 0.3% dichlorobenzyl alcohol maintains antimicrobial activity for 5 to 10 minutes after brushing.[3]

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  1. [1]
    "Neo Borocillina". drugs.com. Archived from the original on 2020-09-13. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
  2. [2]
    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 & Chemotherapy. 16 (2): 129–34. doi:10.1177/095632020501600205. PMID 15889535.
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    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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