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triclosan

Term ID
CHEBI:164200
Synonyms
  • 2,4,4'-Trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether
  • 5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichloro-phenoxy)-phenol
  • 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol
  • triclosan
  • triclosanum
Definition
An aromatic ether that is phenol which is substituted at C-5 by a chloro group and at C-2 by a 2,4-dichlorophenoxy group. It is widely used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in personal care products such as soaps, skin creams, toothpaste and deodorants as well as in household items such as plastic chopping boards, sports equipment and shoes.
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Ontology
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Relationships
is a type of
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from triclosan
Phenotype where environments contain triclosan
Phenotype modified by environments containing triclosan
Human Disease / Model Data
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