Amylmetacresol or
Amyl-m-Creso (C
12H
18O,
CAS#: 1300-94-3 ) is a mild
antiseptic used to treat minor
infections of the
mouth and
throat. It is one of two active ingredients in
Strepsils /
Gorpils lozenges.
Boots Group /
Gepach International also make a lozenge with this as active ingredient.