Diiodohydroxypropane is an antiseptic and disinfectant. It is also known as jothion[2] or iothion.[3]

References

  1. ^ "1,3-diiodo-2-propanol - Compound Summary". PubChem Compound. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information. 28 August 2005. Identification and Related Records. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  2. ^ Shinohara M, Ieiri M, Fukukei K, Okada S, Oura K (1983). "[Disinfecting mechanism of jothion (1,3-diiodo-2-hydroxypropane)]". Shikai Tenbo = Dental Outlook (in Japanese). 61 (3): 605–8. PMID 6573800.
  3. ^ Mazzei M, Balbi A, Ermili A, Roma G (1985). "[Assay of 1,3-diiodo-2-propanol (Iothion) in various pharmaceutical preparations]". Il Farmaco; Edizione Pratica (in Italian). 40 (8): 266–72. PMID 4029372.