2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol2,4-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. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol, revision 1374972215.

Property

Value

Formula

C7H6Cl2O, 177.03 g/mol

Melting point

58.5 °C

Boiling point

150 °C

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