|Section2= |Section3= }} Triclosan (IUPAC name: 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol)'s a potent wide spectrum antibacterial and antifungal agent. It's a polychloro phenoxy phenol. Chemical structure and properties This organic compound's a white powdered solid with a slight aromatic/phenolic odor. It's a chlorinated aromatic compound which has functional groups representative of both ethers and phenols. Phenols often show anti-bacterial properties. Triclosan's only slightly soluble in wate… (More on Triclosan)