A phenolic compound in which the benzene ring has both bromine and chlorine atoms attached along with a hydroxyl group.
From 'bromo-' (bromine), 'chloro-' (chlorine), and 'phenol' (a compound with an -OH group on a benzene ring), combining multiple functional groups.
Bromochlorophenol compounds are used as antimicrobial agents—by combining multiple halogens on the phenol structure, chemists can create disinfectants that are even more effective than single-halogen versions at killing bacteria and fungi.
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