2,4,6-Trichlorophenol

2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
IUPAC name

2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
Identifiers
CAS number 88-06-2 Y
ChemSpider 6648 Y
EC number 604-018-00-5
UN number 2020
RTECS number SN1575000
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Properties
Molecular formula C6H2Cl3OH/C6H3Cl3O
Molar mass 197.45 g/mol
Density 1.675 g/cm3
Melting point

69 °C
Boiling point

246 °C at 28 torr
Hazards
R-phrases R22, R36, R38, R40, R50, R53
S-phrases (S2), S36, S37, S60, S61
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

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,[1] defoliant, and glue preservative.[2] It is a yellow solid with a strong, sweet odour. It decomposes on heating to produce toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and chlorine.

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Health effects

2,4,6-Trichlorophenol is carcinogenic in animals, causing lymphomas, leukemia, and liver cancer via oral exposure.[3][4] It is classified as Group B2 (probable human carcinogen) by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.[4] The technical grade of this substance may contain polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs), and other contaminants.[5]

Environmental effects

2,4,6-Trichlorophenol is an environmental pollutant that has been found in fresh water lakes such as the Great Lakes.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Ogunniyi TAB, Oni PO, Juba A, Asaolu SO, and Kolawole DO (2000-01-05). "Disinfectants/antiseptics in the management of guinea worm ulcers in the rural areas". Acta Tropica 74 (1): 33–38(6). doi:10.1016/S0001-706X(99)00057-1. 
  2. ^ "Safety data for 2,4,6-trichlorophenol". University of Oxford. 2005-09-05. http://physchem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/TR/2,4,6-trichlorophenol.html. Retrieved 2007-11-16. 
  3. ^ "2,4,6-Trichlorophenol". The Carcinogenic Potency Database Project, University of Berkeley. 2007-10-03. http://potency.berkeley.edu/chempages/2,4,6-TRICHLOROPHENOL.html. Retrieved 2007-11-16. 
  4. ^ a b "2,4,6 Trichlorophenol". United States Environmental Protection Agency. Jan 2000. http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/tri-phen.html. Retrieved 2007-11-16. 
  5. ^ 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol. ICSC 1122. IPCS. Nov 1998. http://www.oit.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/products/icsc/dtasht/_icsc11/icsc1122.htm. Retrieved 2007-11-16. 
  6. ^ TP Halappa Gowdal, John D Lock, and Ruth G Kurtz (Feb 1985). "A comprehensive study of risk assessment for a hazardous compound of public health concern". Water Air and Soil Pollution 24 (2). doi:10.1007/BF00285444. http://www.springerlink.com/content/f237126881412131/. Retrieved 2007-11-16. 

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