| Name | 2-Chloro-5-methylphenol |
| Synonyms | 6-chloro-m-cresol m-Cresol, 6-chloro- 6-Chloro-3-methylphenol 2-chloro-5-methyl-pheno 2-CHLORO-5-METHYLPHENOL 5-Methyl-2-chlorophenol 2-Chloro-5-methylphenol 3-Methyl-6-chlorophenol 4-CHLORO-5-HYDROXYTOLUENE 4-CHLORO-3-HYDROXYTOLUENE 4-Chloro-3-hydroxytoluene |
| CAS | 615-74-7 |
| EINECS | 210-444-9 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C7H7ClO/c1-5-2-3-6(8)7(9)4-5/h2-4,9H,1H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H7ClO |
| Molar Mass | 142.58 |
| Density | 1.215g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | 46-48°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 196°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 178°F |
| Solubility | Slightly Soluble (1.2 g/L) (25°C). |
| Appearance | Crystalline Powder |
| Color | Beige |
| BRN | 2041487 |
| pKa | 8.60±0.10(Predicted) |
| Refractive Index | 1.5200 (estimate) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Crystallization. Melting Point 46 ℃, boiling point 196 ℃, relative density 1.2150(15/4 ℃), flash point 81 ℃. Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether. |
| Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R38 - Irritating to the skin R21/22 - Harmful 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. S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. |
| UN IDs | UN 3437 6.1/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | SK4930000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29081000 |
| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| use | for organic synthesis, film preservative. |
| Production method | It is obtained by the reaction of m-cresol and sodium hypochlorite. Under stirring, m-cresol was slowly added with 9.5%-10% sodium hypochlorite at 30-40 ℃. After adding, the temperature is maintained at 30-40 ℃, stirred for 1h, placed under sunlight for 48h, neutralized with hydrochloric acid until acidic, separated out the oil layer, washed with 1:1 volume of water, and the oil layer is distilled under reduced pressure to obtain the product. |
| category | toxic substances |
| toxicity classification | poisoning |
| acute toxicity | oral-quail LD50: 562 mg/kg; Oral-Wild Bird LD50: 562 mg/kg |
| flammability hazard characteristics | toxic chloride gas released by heating |
| storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying |
| fire extinguishing agent | carbon dioxide, sand, foam, dry powder |
| toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |