Climbazole (CED0013410)

Climbazole is an organic compound with the chemical formula C15H17ClN2O2 and an average molecular weight of 292.76 g/mol. Climbazole belongs to the phenol ethers, a class of benzenoids within the organic compounds. Industrially, the substance is utilized as a biocide, a preservative, and an anti-dandruff agent. The compound has been identified in 20 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within drinking water and water supply systems, it is found in tap water, bottled water, desalinated water, and drinking water. In aquatic systems and sediments, it occurs in freshwater, seawater, groundwater, and surface water. It is also present in wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, including industrial wastewater, mine wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, and unspecified wastewater. Additionally, climbazole is found in appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, specifically in water heaters and water coolers. In the marine, shipping, and aquaculture sector, it is recorded in bilge water and ballast water, while irrigation water represents its presence in agriculture and land management. It has also been detected in three other sectors. Recorded routes of exposure for this compound include touch, oral, and inhalation.