Description

Oxyquinoline, also known as 8-Quinolinol, is an organic compound used primarily as an antiseptic and in the treatment of certain infections. It has applications in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries due to its antimicrobial properties.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that '8-Quinolinol' may be used interchangeably with 'Oxyquinoline' in some contexts. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Interpreters should also be cautious of potential confusion with similar-sounding terms in Spanish.

Example Sentences

EN: Oxyquinoline is often used in topical antiseptic formulations.

ES: El 8-Quinolinol se utiliza frecuentemente en formulaciones antisépticas tópicas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'Oxyquinoline' with 'Quinina'; mispronouncing '8-Quinolinol' as '8-Quinolina'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.