2-Chlorophenol

  • 2- CP
  • Ortho -chlorophenol
  • O -Chlorophenol
  • 2- mono- chlorophenol
  • 2 -MCP
  • 2- Hydroxychlorbenzol

Iodoformartig unpleasant -smelling, flammable liquid

Liquid

1.262 g · cm -3

7 ° C

174 ° C.

230 Pa ( 20 ° C)

9.11

Slightly soluble in water: 28.5 g · l-1 (20 ° C)

1.5524 (20 ° C)

Attention

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2 -chlorophenol is an unpleasant, similar to iodoform -smelling, poisonous liquid, which belongs to the group of chlorophenols. It is used for producing medicaments and dyes and as a disinfectant. The link is shown as a pollutant in groundwater.

Properties

2 -chlorophenol is a colorless liquid, which is often colored yellow to brown due to impurities. The liquid is slightly soluble in water and difficult to ignite: The ignition temperature is 550 ° C.

Use

2 -chlorophenol is used as an intermediate in the production of dyestuffs and more highly chlorinated chlorophenols.

Safety

The substance decomposes at elevated temperatures to form hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. 2 -chlorophenol irritates the eyes, respiratory system and skin; at high concentrations may result in a corrosive effect. The toxicity is primarily expressed in disorders of the central nervous system.

CAS registry number PubChem Vapor pressure Dangerous Substances Directive (67/548/EEC) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
11967
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