Sodium 2,4,5-trichlorophenolate
Agent Name
Sodium 2,4,5-trichlorophenolate
CAS Number
136-32-3
Formula
C6-H3-Cl3-O.Na
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol sodium salt; 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol, sodium salt; Dowicide B; Phenol, 2,4,5-trichloro-, sodium salt; Preventol 1; Sodium 2,4,5-trichlorophenate; Sodium 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxide; Sodium salt of 2,4,5-trichlorophenol; Sodium, (2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chlorophenols
Description
Sesquihydrate: Beige to light brown solid; [HSDB] Light tan solid; [CAMEO] Crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a fungicide and bactericide (adhesives, recirculating cooling water, foundry core wash, leather dressing and finishes, and metal working fluids); [HSDB] Used as a defoliant and herbicide; Use restricted in the U.S. due to generation of dioxin as a byproduct of synthesis; [CAMEO]
Comments
May cause irritation and swelling to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] Chlorinated phenols are very effective uncouplers of oxidative phosphorylation; [HSDB] See "CHLOROPHENOLS."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
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)
Other Poison
Uncoupler
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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