o-n-amyl-m-cresol

Uses

o-n-amyl-m-cresol is an antiseptic used to treat minor infections of the mouth and throat. It is one of two active ingredients in Gorpils lozenges or Strepsils. Boots Group or Gepach International also make a lozenge with this as active ingredient.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion.Combustible liquid when exposed to heat or flame.Dangerous; when heated to decomposition it emitsirritating fumes. Incompatible with oxidizing materials.