5,7-Dichloro-8-quinaldinol

Independent reference data for 5,7-Dichloro-8-quinaldinol (CAS 72-80-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Chlorquinaldol was used historically as a topical antiseptic agent for skin infections. It maintains use in European countries as a combination vaginal tablet with promestriene for use in the treatment of vaginal infections.Substances that prevent infectious agents or organisms from spreading or kill infectious agents in order to prevent the spread of infection.

Synonyms and trade names

Chlorquinaldol; 72-80-0; 5,7-Dichloro-8-hydroxyquinaldine; 5,7-dichloro-2-methylquinolin-8-ol; Chloroquinaldol; 5,7-Dichloro-8-hydroxy-2-methylquinoline; 5,7-Dichloro-2-methyl-8-quinolinol; Clorquinaldol; Steroxin; Chlorquinaldolum; 5,7-Dichloro-8-quinaldinol; Chlorchinaldol; Clorchinaldolo; 5,7-Dichloro-2-methyl-8-hydroxyquinoline; NSC-755830; DTXSID3048998

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (98.6%), H315 (60.9%), H317 (36.2%), H319 (97.1%), H335 (97.1%), H400 (36.2%), H410 (34.8%)

H302 (98.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

H315 (60.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

What the public record says

5,7-Dichloro-8-quinaldinol · CAS 72-80-0 · C10H7Cl2NO. UNII D6VHC87LLS. Melting Point: 108-112.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.