3,4-Dichlorophenol
Agent Name
3,4-Dichlorophenol
CAS Number
95-77-2
Formula
C6-H4-Cl2-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
4,5-Dichlorophenol; Phenol, 3,4-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus] 3,4-DCP; [CAMEO] UN2020
Category
Chlorophenols
Description
Solid; [HSDB] Yellow solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for 2-Chloro-1,4-dihydroxyanthraquinone and 2,3,4-Trichlorophenol; [HSDB]
Comments
Adverse effects may include skin burns, methemoglobinemia, liver injury, kidney injury, and convulsions; [CAMEO] An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include convulsions; [MSDSonline] See "CHLOROPHENOLS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.017 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chlorophenols, solid." VP from ChemIDplus;
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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