C6H2Cl4O
231.9 g/mol
AgrochemicalDanger
2,3,4,6-TETRACHLOROPHENOL
CAS58-90-2EC200-402-8
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Wood preservative and fungicide
2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol is a chlorinated phenolic compound that appears as brown flakes or a beige solid with a strong odor. It has been used primarily as a wood preservative and fungicide, and also as a slimicide in paper mills.
Wood preservativeFungicideSlimicide for paper mills
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Safety Reference
Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,3,4,6-tetrachlorophenol
InChIKey
VGVRPFIJEJYOFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=C(C(=C(C(=C1Cl)Cl)Cl)O)Cl
Synonyms (20)
- 2,3,4,6-TETRACHLOROPHENOL
- 2,3,4,6-TeCP
- 2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenate
- 2,4,5,6-Tetrachlorophenol
- 2,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol
- Chlorophenols
- Dowicide 6
- KY 5
- Phenol, 2,3,4,6-tetrachloro-
- Phenol,3,4,6-tetrachloro-