Organic Chemicals

2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mild antiseptic that can kill bacteria and viruses, with the oral and throat infections. It is a common ingredient in throat lozenges, such as strepsils or Gorpils. Strepsils is a series of lozenges produced bycadbury in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Put into production in 1958. Strepsils have two active ingredients, named amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mild fungicide. May be able to destroy bacteria with the throat and cough.
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2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mild antiseptic, able to kill bacteria and viruses associated with mouth and throat infections. It is a common ingredient in throat lozenges such as Strepsils or Gorpils. A low-pH throat lozenge containing dichlorobenzyl alcohol (1.2 mg) and amylmetacresol (600μg) has been found to deactivate Respiratory syncytial virus and SARS-Cov, but not adenovirus orrhinovirus. A dentifrice containing 10% sodium benzoate and 0.3% dichlorobenzyl alcohol maintains antimicrobial activity for 5–10 minutes after brushing.