Question

The formulation of Dettol contains:
A.Chloroxylenol
B. Terpineol
C.Isopropyl alcohol
D.All of these

Answer 1

Dettol is a common antiseptic liquid that contains different compounds that are antiseptic to wounds, such compounds contain alcohols as they kill the growth of germs at the wounded area and prevent the infection from spreading.

Complete answer:
Chloroxylenol – Also known as para-chloro-meta-xylenol it is used as antiseptic and disinfectant which is used for skin infections and along with alcohol it is also used for cleaning surgical instruments. It is also used as a household disinfectant and would be cleaner.
Terpineol – There are four types of terpineol: the alpha, beta, gamma, and delta terpineol. Beta and gamma terpineol differ only in the location of the double bonds in the molecules. It is usually a mixture of three isomers with the major one being the alpha isomer. It is used as a perfume in different chemical compounds.
Isopropyl alcohol – The isopropyl alcohol or the isopropanol is a common ingredient in different household chemicals and it is a flammable and highly volatile liquid. It is a common ingredient in different cosmetics and disinfectants.

As can be seen from the properties of these liquids that all of these can be used in the formulation of Dettol, so the correct answer is option D, All of these.

Note:
The active ingredient of Dettol is Chloroxylenol, present about $4.8\%$ in Dettol. The other components of Dettol include pine oil, isopropanol or propyl alcohol, soap, castor oil, and water. The concentrated liquid looks pale yellow in colour however on dissolution in water a milky emulsion of oil droplets is produced. The main ingredient of the Dettol wipes are benzalkonium chloride.