PHARM MED ORG: White to light-tan crystalline powder

Insoluble in water, sol in alcohol and
most organic solvent

Increased degree of chlorination,
increases antiseptic potency

banned by FDA, OTC

Question

White to light-tan crystalline powder

Insoluble in water, sol in alcohol and
most organic solvent

Increased degree of chlorination,
increases antiseptic potency

banned by FDA, OTC

Dwight Obillos · Accepted Answer

HEXACHLOROPHENE

BN: Gamophen, Surgicon, pHisoHex

White to light-tan crystalline powder Insoluble in water, sol in alcohol and most organic solvent Increased degree of chlorination, increases antiseptic potency banned by FDA, OTC