Question

Dettol consists of
A. Cresol + ethanol
B. Xylenol + terpineol
C. chloroxylenol + terpineol
D. none of the above

Answer 1

Dettol is the disinfectant used in cleaning. Dettol is formed of a mixture of two compounds which combine to give it an antiseptic property. The chemical formula of the one compound is ${C_8}{H_9}OCl$ which on joining with the alcohol helps in a surgical treatment. The other compound is monoterpene alcohol which is isolated from pine oil, petitgrain oil. The chemical formula of the compound is ${C_{10}}{H_{18}}O$.

Complete step by step answer:
Dettol is the chemical which can be instantly noticed by its distinct smell. It is an aromatic compound that is formed from phenol containing chlorine atoms which helps to get rid of bacteria.
The IUPAC name of the Dettol is 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol.
Dettol is formed by the combination of chloroxylenol and terpineol.
Chloroxylenol is known as para-chloro-meta-xylenol. It is used as a disinfectant for wound cleaner. The IUPAC name of chloroxylenol is 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol. The chemical formula is ${C_8}{H_9}ClO$.
Terpineol is the mixture of four isomers alpha- terpineol, beta- terpineol, gamma- terpineol and terpinen-4-ol. It is obtained from pine oil, cajuput oil. The IUPAC name of terpineol is p-Menth-1-en-8-ol. The chemical formula is ${C_{10}}{H_{18}}O$.
Therefore, the correct option is C.

Note:
The Dettol is used as a liquid antiseptic which can be applied in the skin and yet also can be used as disinfectant because of its broad spectrum of antimicrobial action. It affects gram positive bacteria as well as gram negative bacteria, fungi, yeast. Dettol has low solubility in water but it easily dissolves in alcohol.