2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
Chemical compound
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2,4,6-Trichlorophenol, also known as TCP, phenaclor, Dowicide 2S, Dowcide 2S, omal, is a chlorinated phenol that has been used as a fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, antiseptic,[3] defoliant, and glue preservative.[4] It is a clear to yellowish crystalline solid with a strong, phenolic odor. It decomposes on heating to produce toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and chlorine.
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| Preferred IUPAC name
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol | |||
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3D model (JSmol) |
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| 776729 | |||
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.001.633 | ||
| EC Number |
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| 3766 | |||
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| UN number | 2020 | ||
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| Properties | |||
| C6H2Cl3OH/C6H3Cl3O | |||
| Molar mass | 197.45 g/mol | ||
| Appearance | yellow-whitish lumps or powder | ||
| Density | 1.4901 g/cm3 at 75 °C[1] | ||
| Melting point | 69.5 °C (157.1 °F; 342.6 K)[1] | ||
| Boiling point | 249 °C (480 °F; 522 K)[1] | ||
| 0.069 g/100 g H2O[2] | |||
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| H302, H315, H319, H351, H410 | |||
| P201, P202, P264, P270, P273, P280, P281, P301+P312, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P308+P313, P321, P330, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P391, P405, P501 | |||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Preparation
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol is produced industrially by the electrophilic chlorination of phenol:[5]
Health effects
In animal models, consumption of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol leads to an increased incidence of lymphomas, leukemia, and liver cancer.[6][7] It is classified as Group B2 (probable human carcinogen) by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.[7] The technical grade of this substance may contain polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs), and other contaminants.[8][9]
Environmental effects
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol is an environmental pollutant that has been found in fresh water lakes such as the Great Lakes.[10]
See also
- Trichlorophenol (for other isomers).