2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
Agent Name
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
CAS Number
88-06-2
Formula
C6-H3-Cl3-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,4,6-T; 2,4,6-Trichlorfenol [Czech]; Dowicide 2S; OMAL; Phenachlor; Phenaclor; Phenol, 2,4,6-trichloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2020
Category
Chlorophenols
Description
Colorless to yellow solid with a strong odor of phenol; [HSDB] Yellow-brown crystalline chunks; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an herbicide, defoliant, fungicide, and antimicrobial agent; as a wood preservative, glue preservative, insecticide ingredient, and anti-mildew treatment for textiles; in the synthesis of fungicides; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB] Used to make higher chlorinated phenols; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause liver injury; [ICSC] May cause lacrimation; [HSDB] Acute toxicity resembles that of pentachlorophenol; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "2,4-Dichlorophenol" and "Pentachlorophenol." See "CHLOROPHENOLS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.008 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
200 ppm
Explanatory Notes
Odor threshold (recognition) from CHEMINFO; The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chlorophenols, solid."
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Other Poison
Uncoupler
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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