Name | 2-CHLORO-6-METHYLPHENOL |
Synonyms | 6-chloro-o-creso 6-CHLORO-O-CRESOL 6-CHLORO-ORTHO-CRESOL 2-Methyl-6-chlorophenol 2-CHLORO-6-METHYLPHENOL 2-Chloro-6-methylphenol, tech |
CAS | 87-64-9 |
EINECS | 201-760-8 |
Molecular Formula | C7H7ClO |
Molar Mass | 142.59 |
Density | 1,201 g/cm3 |
Melting Point | 130 °C |
Boling Point | 86 °C |
Flash Point | 72°C |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water (24 mg/ml at 25°C). |
BRN | 774623 |
pKa | 8.84±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | 1.5450 |
MDL | MFCD00020000 |
Use | Use 2-chloro-6-cresol to produce 2-chloro-6-methyl-4-benzylphenol, which is obtained as a waste product in herbicidal synthesis. 2-Chloro-6-cresol can be used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis. |
Risk Codes | R21/22 - Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R22 - Harmful if swallowed R38 - Irritating to the skin |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S23 - Do not breathe vapour. |
UN IDs | 3437 |
RTECS | GO7120100 |
Hazard Class | 6.1 |
Packing Group | II |
Downstream Products | (R)-2-AMINO-6-METHYLHEPTANE (R)-(-)-2-AMINOHEPTANE |
Hazard Note | Irritant |
EPA chemical information | 6-Chloro-o-cresol (87-64-9) |
Phenol derivatives such as chlorophenol, pentachlorophenol, cresol, chlorocresol, benzyl phenol, benzyl chlorophenol, thymol are called preservatives and demagnesicants. Disadvantages of these compounds are sometimes high toxicity or at least poor skin tolerance or high sensitization rate.