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2-Chlorophenol

2-Chlorophenol
IUPAC name 2-Chlorophenol
Other names 2-Hydroxychlorobenzene
o-Chlorophenol
Identifiers
CAS number 95-57-8
SMILES ClC1=C(O)C=CC=C1
Properties
Molecular formula C6H5ClO
Molar mass 128.56 g/mol
Appearance Light amber, liquid
Density 1.262 g/cm³, liquid
Melting point

8 °C /(46.40°F)

Boiling point

173.0 - 175.0 °C

Solubility in water Slightly Soluble (20-25°C)
Hazards
MSDS External MSDS
Main hazards Corrosive - causes burns
Flash point 85 °C/ 185.00 °F
Autoignition
temperature
550 °C
Related Compounds
Related aromatic
hydrocarbons
benzene
phenol
chlorobenzene
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

2-Chlorophenol or ortho-chlorophenol has a medicinal taste and smell, and is a slightly acidic liquid (its Acid dissociation constant is 8.83). It is used as a disinfectant agent.

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