Name | 2,6-Dichlorocresol |
Synonyms | 2,6-Dichlorocresol 2,6-Dichloro-p-cresol 2,6-DICHLORO-P-CRESOL 2,6-DICHLORO-4-METHYLPHENOL 2,6-Dichloro-4-methylphenol 2,6-dichloro-4-methyl-pheno 2,6-Dichloro-p-methylphenol 2,6-dichloro-4-methylphenol 2,6-Dichloro-p-cresol, 3,5-Dichloro-4-hydroxytoluene |
CAS | 2432-12-4 |
EINECS | 219-402-4 |
InChI | InChI=1/C7H6Cl2O/c1-4-2-5(8)7(10)6(9)3-4/h2-3,10H,1H3 |
Molecular Formula | C7H6Cl2O |
Molar Mass | 177.03 |
Density | 1.2970 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 39°C |
Boling Point | 251.88°C (rough estimate) |
Flash Point | 34 °C |
Water Solubility | 283.3mg/L(25 ºC) |
Vapor Presure | 0.0595mmHg at 25°C |
pKa | 7.34±0.23(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Refractive Index | 1.5625 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00134679 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | 2, 6-dichloro-4-methylphenol is a white solid, m.p.39 ~ 40 ℃, B. p.138 ~ 139 ℃/3.74kPa, soluble in alcohol, ether, aldehyde, acid, slightly soluble in water. |
Risk Codes | 20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. |
chemical properties | 2,6-dichloro -4-methylphenol pure product is a white solid, m.p.39 ~ 40 ℃, B. p.138 ~ 139 ℃/3.74kPa, soluble in alcohol, ether, aldehyde, acid, slightly soluble in water. |
use | 2,6-dichloro-4-methylphenol is an intermediate of the fungicide phosphorus methyl. |
production method | the preparation method is to add a certain amount of solvent into the reaction kettle, add melted p-cresol, add a metered catalyst under stirring, raise the temperature to the required temperature, pass in a certain amount of chlorine gas, pass in chlorine gas, wash and distill the finished product. |
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