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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.