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Dettol: Antiseptics and disinfectants; Structure-activity relationships; Dettol; The acidity of phenols (1 of 3); The acidity of phenols (2 of 3); The acidity of phenols (3 of 3); Hybridisation; Making the active ingredient soluble (1 of 3); Making the active ingredient soluble (2 of 3); Making the active ingredient soluble (3 of 3); Other ingredients and formulations
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Other ingredients and formulations

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There are a number of other ingredients in the formulation of Dettol including propan-2-ol (isopropanol), Figure 14.

Figure 14: Structure of propan-2-ol (isopropanol)

This helps to make the PCMX soluble in water and helps to stabilise the micelles. Caramel gives the product its yellow-brown colour.

As well as Dettol liquid antiseptic, Dettol branded products are sold in a number of other forms with different formulations, Figure 15.

Figure 15: Different forms and formulations of products sold under the Dettol brand

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