2,5-Dichlorophenol
Agent Name
2,5-Dichlorophenol
CAS Number
583-78-8
Formula
C6-H4-Cl2-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Phenol, 2,5-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus] 1-Hydroxy-2,5-dichlorobenzene; [ICSC] 2,5-DCP; [CAMEO] UN2020
Category
Chlorophenols
Description
Colorless solid; [ICSC] Crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for the herbicide 3,6-dichloro-o-anisic acid (Dicamba); [HSDB]
Comments
A severe skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause chloracne; [ICSC] 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; [MSDSonline] See "CHLOROPHENOLS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.06 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 185,000 mg/m3/4h
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
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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