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Amylmetacresol

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Amylmetacresol or Amyl-m-Creso (C₁₂H₁₈O, CAS#: 1300-94-3 ) is an antiseptic used to treat infections of the mouth and throat. It is one of two active ingredients in Strepsils / Gorpils lozenges. Boots Group also make a lozenge with this as active ingredient. Amylmetacresol has a RW coefficient of 250.^[1]

References

^ Twort, CC (1942). "Further Researches on Bactericidal Mists and Smokes". The Journal of Hygiene. 42 (3): 266–283. PMC 2199819. PMID 20475630. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)

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The Disinfectant and Antiseptic Properties of Amyl-meta-cresol, nih.gov

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