Dichlorophen
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Dichlorophen is an organochlorine compound with the formula . In terms of molecular structure, it consists of two 4-chlorophenol groups linked by a methylene. It is anticestodal agent, fungicide, germicide, and antimicrobial agent. It is used in combination with toluene for the removal of parasites such as ascarids, hookworms, and tapeworms from dogs and cats. In 2025, dichlorophen was reported to function as a tubulin binding mitotic inhibitor.
Dichlorophen is an organochlorine compound with the formula . In terms of molecular structure, it consists of two 4-chlorophenol groups linked by a methylene. It is anticestodal agent, fungicide, germicide, and antimicrobial agent. It is used in combination with toluene for the removal of parasites such as ascarids, hookworms, and tapeworms from dogs and cats. In 2025, dichlorophen was reported to function as a tubulin binding mitotic inhibitor. ==Safety and regulation== The (oral, mouse) is 3300 mg/kg. ==References==
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