3,5-Dichlorophenol
Agent Name
3,5-Dichlorophenol
CAS Number
591-35-5
Formula
C6-H4-Cl2-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Phenol, 3,5-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus] 1-Hydroxy-3,5-dichlorobenzene; [ICSC] 3,5-DCP; [CAMEO] UN2020
Category
Chlorophenols
Description
Colorless solid; [ICSC] Yellowish solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
A metabolite of polychlorinated phenol and benzene hexachloride pesticides; Found in chlorinated waste water; Used as a research chemical; [HSDB]
Comments
A severe skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause chloracne; [ICSC] Adverse effects may include skin burns, methemoglobinemia, liver injury, kidney injury, 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
0.08 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
Chloracne
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
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