Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 03:48:32 UTC
Update Date2024-09-29 07:41:02 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0012204
Metabolite Identification
Common Name2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenylethe
DescriptionTriclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent. It is a polychloro phenoxy phenol. 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. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at the present time there is no evidence that triclosan in personal care products provides an extra benefit to health beyond its anti-gingivitis effect in toothpaste. The FDA does not recommend changing consumer use of triclosan containing products one way or the other due to currently insufficient safety evidence. Studies by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found triclosan to be an effective antibacterial. Triclosan safety is currently under review by the FDA and Health Canada. Triclosan is only found in individuals that have used or taken this drug. 
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
2,4,4'-Trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl etherChEBI
5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichloro-phenoxy)-phenolChEBI
TriclosanumChEBI
Stri-dex cleansing barKegg
AquaseptHMDB
Irgasan DP 300HMDB
2-Hydroxy-2',4,4'-trichlorodiphenyl etherHMDB
Pharmachem brand OF triclosanHMDB
Procter and gamble brand OF triclosanHMDB
TersasepticHMDB
GlaxoSmithKline brand OF triclosanHMDB
Irgasan DP300HMDB
Irgasan-DP300HMDB
SapodermHMDB
SterZac bath concentrateHMDB
TrisanHMDB
Triclosan pharmachem brandHMDB
Clearasil daily face washHMDB
ClinicleanHMDB
DP300, IrgasanHMDB
Dermtek brand OF triclosanHMDB
Johnson and johnson brand OF triclosanHMDB
ManuseptHMDB
Microshield THMDB
Oxy skin washHMDB
Reckitt brand OF triclosanHMDB
SSL Brand OF triclosanHMDB
Ster zac bath concentrateHMDB
Ster-zac bath concentrateHMDB
trans Canaderm brand OF triclosanHMDB
Triclosan reckitt brandHMDB
PHisoHexHMDB
Molecular FormulaC12H7Cl3O2
Average Mass289.542
Monoisotopic Mass287.951162589
IUPAC Name5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol
Traditional Nametriclosan
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
OC1=CC(Cl)=CC=C1OC1=C(Cl)C=C(Cl)C=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C12H7Cl3O2/c13-7-1-3-11(9(15)5-7)17-12-4-2-8(14)6-10(12)16/h1-6,16H
InChI KeyXEFQLINVKFYRCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N