Question

Name the compound used as antiseptic.

Answer 1

the compound use as antiseptic is Phenol 

Answer 2

Answer:

Phenol, chlorhexidine, chloroxylenol

Explanation:

The substance which halts the growth of microorganisms on a wound is called antiseptics.

• Commonly used antiseptics in our household are Dettol, savlon, boro plus

The compounds that are used as antiseptics are:

1. Phenol- Phenol is used as an antiseptic as well as a disinfectant. It can be used against multiple viruses, fungi, and bacterial pathogens.
2. chlorhexidine-It reduces the number of microorganisms in our mouth or on our skin. This compound can also be used for the sterilization of needles and tools before surgery.
3. chloroxylenol - This is the main constituent of dettol disinfectant that we use to clean our wounds.