phenols & phenolics Flashcards

1
Q

phenolic compounds disrupt

A

plasma membrane

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2
Q

used by lister as the first

A

antiseptic

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3
Q

still in play today
ex.

A

lysol disinfectant cleaning agents

listerine antiseptic mouthwash

hexacholorphene and TRICLOSAN in “antibacterial” soaps

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4
Q

not ingested has a strong

A

liver toxicity so only used TOPICALLY

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