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chlorquinaldol

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Also known as 5,7-dichloro-2-methyl-8-hydroxyquinoline, 5,7-dichloro-2-methyl-8-quinolinol, 2-methyl-5,7-dichloro-8-hydroxyquinoline, 5,7-dichloro-8-hydroxy-2-methylquinoline, 5,7-dichloro-8-quinaldinol, 5,7-dichloro-8-hydroxyquinaldine

Chlorquinaldol is an antimicrobial agent and antiseptic. It is a chlorinated derivative of the popular chelating agent 8-hydroxyquinoline. It is applied topically as a cream and internally as a losenge.

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Chlorquinaldol is an antimicrobial agent and antiseptic. It is a chlorinated derivative of the popular chelating agent 8-hydroxyquinoline. It is applied topically as a cream and internally as a losenge.

It was marketed by Geigy as an intestinal antiseptic and amebicide with the trade name Siosteran.

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