2-Phenylphenol

2-Phenylphenol

Formula	CAS
C12H10O	90-43-7

Background
2-Phenylphenol is a preservative.

Synonyms
(1,1-Biphenyl)-2-ol
2-Biphenylol
2-Hydroxydiphenyl
2-Phenylphenol
Dowicide 1
Orthoxenol
o-Hydroxydiphenyl
o-Phenylphenol

Uses
Citrus fruits
Cooling fluids
Cosmetics
Detergents
Disinfectant
Rubber production

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions
Depigmentation
Photoallergy

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Referenties

1.	Adams RM. Allergic contact dermatitis due to o-phenylphenol. Contact Dermatitis 1981;7(6):332.

Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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