CAS No. 1300-94-3
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Amylmetacresol
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Chemical Information
| CAS Number | 1300-94-3 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C12H18O |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 178.27 | |
| SMILES | CCCCCC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C)O |
Biological Activity
Amylmetacresol is a broad-spectrum antiseptic agent with antibacterial and virucidal activities. It acts primarily by disrupting microbial cell membranes, altering membrane permeability, and inducing cell lysis in susceptible pathogens. Additionally, amylmetacresol attenuates viral and bacterial infectivity by disrupting lipid envelopes and membrane integrity, thereby suppressing downstream inflammatory cascades and localized tissue damage. [1]
How to Prepare Stock Solution?
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
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Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.