The ingredient, explained
Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol
A controlled trial examined dichlorobenzyl alcohol in sore-throat lozenges.
Ingredient guide
What it is and what it does
2‚4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
- Antimicrobial
- A technical role associated with controlling microorganisms on skin.
- Preservative
- Helps inhibit microbial growth in the cosmetic product.
Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗
Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.
A closer look
What the research shows
Human oral care research
The combination improved acute symptoms relative to placebo.
What this does not tell us
Co-active and oral-route limitations prevent isolated skin-benefit claims.
Sources for this summary. PubMed 21332976 ↗
Research review checked Oct 1, 2026
Review supplied candidate titles and available abstracts selectively for exact identity; targeted primary PubMed/publisher searches. This is not an exhaustive systematic review.
Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.
Read the 1 selected study
Human oral care research · n=225
A multicentre, randomised, double-blind, single-dose study assessing the efficacy of AMC/DCBA Warm lozenge or AMC/DCBA Cool lozenge in the relief of acute sore throat. ↗
BMC family practice · 2011
Follow the formula
Products containing this ingredient
From the wider catalogue. Linked by the ingredient list, without an efficacy ranking.
Names and identifiers
Registry identity
2‚4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- DICHLOROBENZYL ALCOHOL
- CAS registry number
- 1777-82-8
- EC number
- 217-210-5
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026