2,3-Dichlorophenol
Agent Name
2,3-Dichlorophenol
CAS Number
576-24-9
Formula
C6-H4-Cl2-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Phenol, 2,3-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2020
Category
Chlorophenols
Description
Brown solid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Metabolite of Lindane (pesticide), trichlorobenzenes, and dichlorobenzenes; Found in chlorinated waste water and as product of various incineration processes; Used as a research chemical; [HSDB]
Comments
Prolonged contact corrosive to eyes; May cause skin burns, hyperthermia, methemoglobinemia, liver and kidney damage, and convulsions; [CAMEO] An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include convulsions or effect on seizure threshold; [MSDSonline] See "CHLOROPHENOLS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.058 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chlorophenols, solid."
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Other Poison
Uncoupler
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
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