2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP)

Introduction

Intermediate compound in the synthesis of the herbicide 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid).

white solid at room temperature, liquifies at 111F-116F (43C-45C).

liquid is rapidly absorbed through skin.

Dermal exposure to heated liquid form can result in fatality.

Laboratory

• 2,4-dichlorophenol in urine

More general terms

• chlorinated phenol

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=8449