C7H7ClO
142.58 g/mol
AgrochemicalDanger
4-CHLORO-2-METHYLPHENOL
CAS1570-64-5EC216-381-3
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
herbicide intermediate
4-Chloro-2-methylphenol is a chlorinated aromatic compound used primarily as an intermediate in the production of the herbicide MCPA. As a building block for this auxin-mimicking herbicide, it contributes to the selective control of broad-leaf weeds in pastures and cereal crops.
intermediate for MCPA herbicide synthesisindustrial agrochemical manufacturing
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Safety Reference
Danger
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H331Toxic if inhaled
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-chloro-2-methylphenol
InChIKey
RHPUJHQBPORFGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)Cl)O
Synonyms (19)
- MZG
- PCOC
- 2,4-MCP
- 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenol
- 4-CHLORO-2-METHYLPHENOL
- 4-Chloro-2-cresol
- 4-Chloro-o-cresol
- 5-chloro-2-hydroxytoluene
- CHLORO-O-CRESOL, 4-
- MCPA TP1
- Mecoprop-P metabolite
- Phenol, 4-chloro-2-methyl-
- o-Cresol, 4-chloro-
- p-Chloro-o-cresol