Technical Description & Product Overview
Chloroxylenol BP (PCMX) is a pharmaceutical-grade antimicrobial active ingredient recognized under the British Pharmacopoeia (BP) and used primarily for its antiseptic and disinfectant properties. It is commonly incorporated into antiseptic solutions, antibacterial soaps, skin-cleansing products and disinfectant formulations. BP specifications identify chloroxylenol as 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol (C₈H₉ClO) with a molecular weight of 156.61 g/mol and a content requirement of 98.0–102.0% on an anhydrous basis. It is typically supplied as a white or almost white crystalline powder and is practically insoluble in water but freely soluble in ethanol. CAS No.: 88-04-0 | INCI/chemical name: Chloroxylenol | Common abbreviation: PCMX. The BP grade is particularly suitable where pharmaceutical-quality specifications are required; the intended application should comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
