| Agent Name |
2,6-Dichlorophenol |
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| CAS Number |
87-65-0 |
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| Formula |
C6-H4-Cl2-O |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
2,6-Dichlorfenol [Czech]; Phenol, 2,6-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus] 2,6-DCP; [CAMEO] 2,6-Dichlorohydroxybenzene; [CHEMINFO] UN2020 |
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| Category |
Chlorophenols |
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| Description |
White solid; [Merck Index] Off-white crystalline solid; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate for 2,4,6-trichlorophenol and in the production of dehydro-l-ascorbic acid; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
A strong skin and eye irritant; Causes convulsions in high-dose animal experiments; [HSDB] Harmful after skin contact; Corrosive to skin and eyes; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] Chlorophenols can cause liver and kidney injury; Pentachlorophenol and tetrachlorophenols can inhibit oxidative phosphorylation; [Ullmann] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.03 mm Hg |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Neurotoxin |
Other CNS Neurotoxin |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 2,6-DICHLOROPHENOL
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