2-Chlorophenol
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| 2-Chlorophenol | |
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| IUPAC name | 2-Chlorophenol |
| Other names | 2-Hydroxychlorobenzene o-Chlorophenol |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [95-57-8] |
| SMILES | ClC1=C(O)C=CC=C1 |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C6H5ClO |
| Molar mass | 128.56 g/mol |
| Appearance | Light amber, liquid |
| Density | 1.262 g/cm³, liquid |
| Melting point |
8 °C /(46.40°F) |
| Boiling point |
173.0 - 175.0 °C |
| Solubility in water | Slightly Soluble (20-25°C) |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS |
| Main hazards | Corrosive - causes burns |
| Flash point | 85 °C/ 185.00 °F |
| Autoignition temperature |
550 °C |
| Related compounds | |
| Related aromatic hydrocarbons |
benzene phenol chlorobenzene |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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2-Chlorophenol or ortho-chlorophenol has a medicinal taste and smell, and is a slightly acidic liquid (its Acid dissociation constant is 8.83). It is used as a disinfectant agent.
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[edit] External links
- ToxFAQs for Chlorophenols, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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