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Semi-Volatile Compounds
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol is a synthetic chlorinated phenolic compound primarily used as a disinfectant and preservative in some pharmaceutical and personal care products, not as a food ingredient. It possesses antimicrobial properties but is not intended for ingestion.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 16, 2024
Health score-4.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Potential toxicity, skin and mucous membrane irritation, environmental persistence, suspected endocrine disruption
Benefits
Antimicrobial activity (when used topically or as a preservative)