2-Chlorophenol or ortho-chlorophenol is an organic compound with the formula C6H4ClOH. It is one of three isomers of monochlorophenol. Aside from occasional use as a disinfectant, it has few applications. It is an intermediate in the polychlorination of phenol. 2-Chlorophenol is a colorless liquid, although commercial samples are often yellow or amber-colored. It has an unpleasant, penetrating (carbolic) odor. It is poorly soluble in water.
See also Chlorophenol
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External links ToxFAQs for Chlorophenols, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Compound Summary Compendium, PubChem Open Chemistry Database.