Thymol iodide

Agent Name
Thymol iodide
CAS Number
552-22-7
Formula
C20-H24-I2-O2
Major Category
Other Uses
Thymol iodide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,1'-Biphenyl, 4,4'-bis(iodooxy)-2,2'-dimethyl-5, 5'-bis(1-methylethyl)-; 4,4'-Bis(iodooxy)-2,2'-dimethyl-5,5'-bis(1-methylethyl-1,1'-biphenyl; Annidalin; Aristol; Bithymol diiodide; Diiododithymol; Dithymol diiodide; Hypoiodous acid, 2,2'-dimethyl-5,5'-bis(1-methylethyl)(1,1'-biphenyl)-4,4'-diyl ester; Iodistol; Iodohydromol; Iodosol; Iodothymol; Iodothymol (VAN); Iosol; Iothymol; Lothymol; Thymiode; Thymiodol; Thymodin; Thymotol; 5,5'-Diisopropyl-2,2'-dimethylbiphenyl-4,4'-diyl dihypoiodite; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Description
Reddish-brown or reddish-yellow solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as an antifungal drug and antiseptic; [HSDB]
Comments
Estimated lethal oral dose = 1 ounce to 1 pint for a 150 lb. person; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
0.01 ppm, inhalable fraction and vapor (iodides)

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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