[2-Chloro-6-methyl-4-benzylphenol (CMB), a potential antimicrobial agent Part 1: Microbiostatic Efficiency (author's...

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.