2-CHLORO-5-METHYLPHENOL

Synonym(s):6-Chloro-m-cresol

BEIGE CRYSTALLINE POWDER

2-Chloro-5-methylphenol, is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is also used to make other chemicals.

2-Chloro-5-methylphenol was used in the synthesis of 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(4-chloro-3-thiophenol)-1,1-dichloroethene.

Sonochemical degradation of 2-chloro-5methyl phenol in aqueous solution in the presence of TiO₂ and H₂O₂ has been reported.

Melting point:	46-48 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	196 °C(lit.)
Density	1.215 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	1.5200 (estimate)
Flash point:	178 °F
solubility	Slightly Soluble (1.2 g/L) (25°C).
pka	8.60±0.10(Predicted)
form	Crystalline Powder
color	Beige
BRN	2041487
CAS DataBase Reference	615-74-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Phenol, 2-chloro-5-methyl- (615-74-7)

Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H301:Acute toxicity,oral H311:Acute toxicity,dermal H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H331:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H400:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.