2-Chlorophenol
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2-Chlorophenol or ortho-chlorophenol is an organic compound with the formula C6H4ClOH. It is one of three isomers of monochlorophenol. Aside from occasional use as a disinfectant, it has few applications. It is an intermediate in the polychlorination of phenol.[1] 2-Chlorophenol is a colorless liquid, although commercial samples are often yellow or amber-colored. It has an unpleasant, penetrating (carbolic) odor. It is poorly soluble in water.
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External links
- ToxFAQs for Chlorophenols, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
- Compound Summary Compendium, PubChem Open Chemistry Database.