2,3-DICHLOROBENZYL ALCOHOL

Chemical properties

white crystalline powder

The Uses of 2,3-DICHLOROBENZYL ALCOHOL

2,3-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol may be used in the preparation of methyl [2,3-dichlorobenzyl 4,7,8-tri-O-acetyl-9-azido-3,5,9-trideoxy-5-(2-nitrophenylsulfonamido)-D-glycero-α-D-galacto-2-nonulopyranosid]onate and methyl [2,3-dichlorobenzyl 5-acetamido-4,7,8-tri-O-acetyl-3,5,9-trideoxy-9-(4-phenylbenzamido)-D-glycero-α-D-galacto-2-nonulopyranosid]onate.

What are the applications of Application

2,3-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is primarily used as an organic synthetic intermediate in the preparation of other chemicals; for example, it can be used in certain processes to synthesize 2,3-dichlorobenzaldehyde. Compared to its structural isomer, 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, there is less publicly available information regarding its direct application as an active ingredient. 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol, however, is a common, mild preservative and bactericide. Due to its broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against bacteria and viruses associated with oral and throat infections, it is often combined with pentocresol and widely used in the manufacture of over-the-counter products such as throat lozenges, mouthwashes, and oral sprays to relieve discomfort caused by sore throats, mouth ulcers, and other minor oral and throat infections.

General Description

2,3-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is also referred to as (2,3-dichlorophenyl)methanol (IUPAC name). It is mildly antiseptic in nature.