9612. 2,4,6-Tribromo-m-cresol

Nomenclature

CAS number: 4619-74-3
2,4,6-Tribromo-3-methylphenol; 2,4,6-tribromo-3-hydroxytoluene; Micatex (Andromaco).
C7H5Br3O; mol wt 344.83.
C 24.38%, H 1.46%, Br 69.52%, O 4.64%.

Description and references

Prepn by bromination of m-cresol: Biilmann, Rimbert, Bull. Soc. Chim. Fr. [4] 33, 1473 (1923).

Chemical structure

Properties

Crystals from 50% aq alcohol, mp 84°.

Therapeutic Category

Antifungal (topical).

Keywords

Antiseptic/Disinfectant; Phenols