| 2,4-Dichlorophenol |
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| IUPAC name | |
| Identifiers |
| CAS number | 120-83-2  Y |
| PubChem | 8449 |
| SMILES | |
| InChI | 1/C6H4Cl2O/c7-4-1-2-6(9)5(8)3-4/h1-3,9H |
| InChI key | HFZWRUODUSTPEG-UHFFFAOYAU |
| ChemSpider ID | 8140 |
| Properties |
| Molecular formula | C6H4Cl2O |
| Molar mass | 163.00 g/mol |
| Appearance | White/Off-white crystalline solid |
| Odor | Phenolic |
| Density | 1.38g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 42.5 °C, 316 K, 109 °F (This is an average of the range 42°C - 43°C) |
| Boiling point | 209.5 °C, 483 K, 409 °F (This is an average of the range 209°C - 210°C) |
| Solubility in water | 5 g/100mL |
| Hazards |
| MSDS | http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/MSDS/MSDS/DisplayMSDSPage.do |
| R-phrases | R22, R24, R34, R51/53 |
| S-phrases | S26, S36/37/39, S45, S61 |
| NFPA 704 | |
| Flash point | 114°C |
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
| Infobox references |
2,4-Dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) is a chlorinated derivative of phenol with the molecular formula C6H4Cl2O. 2,4-DCP is used primarily as intermediate in the preparation of the herbicide 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). Annual worldwide production is estimated at 88 million pounds.[1]
2,4-DCP is readily absorbed through the skin and contact with large amounts may be fatal.[2]
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[edit] References
- ^ Desmurs J, Ratton S. Chlorophenols. In: Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th Edition. Kroschwitz JI, Howe-Grant M, eds. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1993;6:156-168
- ^ Kintz P, Tracqui A, Mangin P (1992). "Accidental death caused by the absorption of 2,4-dichlorophenol through the skin". Arch. Toxicol. 66 (4): 298–9. doi:10.1007/BF02307178. PMID 1514931.
