3(2H)-Isothiazolone, 5-chloro-2-methyl- (CED0148996)

3(2H)-Isothiazolone, 5-chloro-2-methyl- is an organic compound with the formula C4H4ClNOS and an average molecular weight of 149.59 g/mol. 3(2H)-Isothiazolone, 5-chloro-2-methyl- belongs to the aryl chlorides, a subclass of aryl halides within the organic compounds. In industrial applications, it serves as a preservative, antioxidant, biocide, fragrance, monomer, and as processing aids not otherwise specified. The compound is found in or released from 19 recorded sources across multiple sectors. These include household cleaning and consumer products such as soap dispensers, bleaching agents, pipe accessories, cigar cigarettes, and non electric simulated smoking devices. In the food, food processing and cookware sector, it is associated with the treatment of hops, food contact materials, and processing meats. It is also found in building and construction materials like floors and ceilings, as well as in pesticides for agriculture and land management. Additionally, it is present in drinking water and the water supply sector, and within electrical and electronic equipment, including radio transmission systems, fixed capacitors and their manufacture, antennas, auxiliary devices, and electrically stimulated smoking devices. Recorded exposure routes include touch, oral, and inhalation. Literature supports inhalation as an exposure route (PMC7070760). Regarding health effects, the compound is associated with allergic contact dermatitis (PMC7070760).