2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorophenol

Agent Name
2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorophenol
CAS Number
771-61-9
Formula
C6-H-F5-O
Major Category
Other Classes
2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorophenol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Pentafluorophenol; Phenol, 2,3,4,5,6-pentafluoro-; Phenol, pentafluoro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phenols
Description
White crystalline solid with an odor of phenol; mp = 32-36 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "2-Fluorophenol." See "Pentachlorophenol."
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Exposure Assessment

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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