2,6-Dichlorophenol
Agent Name
2,6-Dichlorophenol
CAS Number
87-65-0
Formula
C6-H4-Cl2-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,6-Dichlorfenol [Czech]; Phenol, 2,6-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus] 2,6-DCP; [CAMEO] 2,6-Dichlorohydroxybenzene; [CHEMINFO] UN2020
Category
Chlorophenols
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] Off-white crystalline solid; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for 2,4,6-trichlorophenol and in the production of dehydro-l-ascorbic acid; [HSDB]
Comments
A strong skin and eye irritant; Causes convulsions in high-dose animal experiments; [HSDB] Chlorophenols can cause liver and kidney injury; pentachlorophenol and tetrachlorophenols can inhibit oxidative phosphorylation; [Ullmann] See "CHLOROPHENOLS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.036 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
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
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