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C4H4ClNOS
149.6 g/mol
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5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one

CAS26172-55-4EC247-500-7
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Biocide for industrial applications

5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one is an organic compound belonging to the isothiazolinone class. It is widely used as a biocide in various industrial applications to control microbial growth.

Biocide for industrial water treatmentPreservative in industrial products

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H300Fatal if swallowed
H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage
H330Fatal if inhaled
H331Toxic if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

5-chloro-2-methyl-1,2-thiazol-3-one

InChIKey

DHNRXBZYEKSXIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CN1C(=O)C=C(S1)Cl

Synonyms (39)
  • CMIT
  • A 33 (bactericide)
  • Bioace
  • Chloromethylisothiazolinone
  • HS 818 (antiseptic)
  • Isothiazolinones
  • Kathon CG 5243
  • Kathon IXE
  • Methylchloroisothiazolinone