title: [2-Chloro-6-methyl-4-benzylphenol (CMB), a potential antimicrobial agent Part 1: Microbiostatic Efficiency (author's transl)].
abstract: The antimicrobial agent 2-chloro-6-methyl-4-benzylphenol (CMB) can be made from a by-product of herbicide synthesis. CMB is of good to very good effectiveness against dermatophytes and yeast-like moulds and also against Gram-positive cocci. Its activity against Gram-negative rod-shaped bacilli is poor, but the contemplated concentration of 1% will be sufficient for practical purpose. A comparison with commercially available antimicrobial agents gives the impression that its closer examination will be promising. Possibilities of application studies aiming at discovering convenient fields of application are indicated.
mesh_terms: D001200:Ascaris / Q000187:drug effects; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D001559:Benzhydryl Compounds / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000494:pharmacology; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D005658:Fungi / Q000187:drug effects; D009174:Mycoplasma / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D001559:Benzhydryl Compounds; D004202:Disinfectants; C033882:2-chloro-6-methyl-benzylphenol
vernacular_title: 2-Chlor-6-methyl-4-benzylphenol (CMB), ein potentieller antimikrobieller Wirkstoff.