phenols & phenolics Flashcards
1
Q
phenolic compounds disrupt
A
plasma membrane
2
Q
used by lister as the first
A
antiseptic
3
Q
still in play today
ex.
A
lysol disinfectant cleaning agents
listerine antiseptic mouthwash
hexacholorphene and TRICLOSAN in “antibacterial” soaps
4
Q
not ingested has a strong
A
liver toxicity so only used TOPICALLY