2,4-Dichlorophenol
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- Category :
Intermediates
- CAS NO : 120-83-2
- EC NO : 204-429-6
- Molecular Formula : C6H4Cl2O
- Main Specifications : Purity: 99.0%min
- Synonyms : 2,4-DCP;4,6-Dichlorophenol;Dichlorophenol, 2,4-DCP;2,4-Dichloro-1-Hydroxy-Benzene;Dichlorophenol(2,4-);1-Hydroxy-2,4-dichlorobenzene;2,4-dichlorohydroxybenzene;2,4-dichloro-pheno;2,4-Dichloro phenol;potassium 2,4-dichlorophenolate;
Uses : agricultural chemical & pharmaceutical intermediate
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Product description:
2,4-Dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) is a chlorinated derivative of phenol with the molecular formula C6H4Cl2O. 2,4-DCP is used primarily as an intermediate in the preparation of the herbicide 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). Annual worldwide production is estimated at 88 million pounds. It is also a photo-degradation product of the common antibacterial and antifungal agent triclosan along with the dioxin 2,8-dichlorodibenzo-p-dioxin.
Liquid (molten) 2,4-DCP is readily absorbed through the skin and contact with large amounts may be fatal. Solid 2,4-DCP does not readily absorb through skin and has a lower NFPA H=3 rating (versus H=4 for molten 2,4-DCP). This is primarily caused by instantaneous renal failure, liver damage and various other organ failure.
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