Oxybis(4,1-phenylene(2-oxo-2,1-ethanediyl)) thiocyanate and its use as an antimicrobial agent
AssigneeThe Dow Chemical Company
InventorJames K. Pierce
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Abstract
Oxybis(4,1-phenylene(2-oxo-2,1-ethanediyl)) thiocyanate is prepared by reacting diphenyl oxide with chloroacetyl chloride and reacting the intermediate formed thereby with potassium thiocyanate. The compound has antimicrobial utility.
Claims3
Oxybis(4,1-phenylene(2-oxo-2,1-ethanediyl)) thiocyanate.
A method of inhibiting the growth of susceptible bacteria and fungi which comprises applying thereto an antimicrobially effective amount of oxybis(4,1-phenylene(2-oxo-2,1-ethanediyl)) thiocyanate.
A composition for controlling bacteria and fungi which comprises an antimicrobially effective amount of oxybis(4,1-phenylene(2-oxo-2,1-ethanediyl)) thiocyanate in combination with a carrier.
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