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2,4-Dichlorophenol (CAS 120-83-2)

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CAS Number:
120-83-2
Molecular Weight:
163.00
Molecular Formula:
C6H4Cl2O
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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2,4-Dichlorophenol is a chemical compound that functions as a bactericide and fungicide in experimental applications. It exerts its mechanism of action by disrupting the cellular membranes of microorganisms, leading to the leakage of cellular contents and ultimately causing cell death. It is known to interfere with the energy production processes of bacteria and fungi, inhibiting their growth and proliferation. At the molecular level, 2,4-Dichlorophenol disrupts the function of enzymes and proteins within microbial cells, leading to a loss of cellular integrity and function. Its mechanism of action involves the inhibition of key metabolic pathways, ultimately leading to the suppression of microbial activity. 2,4-Dichlorophenol is utilized to investigate the effects of microbial inhibition and to study the mechanisms of action of bactericides and fungicides.


2,4-Dichlorophenol (CAS 120-83-2) References

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2,4-Dichlorophenol, 5 g

sc-238325
5 g
$21.00

2,4-Dichlorophenol, 100 g

sc-238325A
100 g
$30.00