Specifications

Synonyms: m-chlorophenol, meta-chlorophenol, 3-hydroxychlorobenzene, 3-chlorohydroxybenzene, m-chlorophenic acid



  General

Synonyms: m-chlorophenol, meta-chlorophenol, 3-hydroxychlorobenzene, 3-chlorohydroxybenzene, m-chlorophenic acid
Use: synthetic intermediate
Molecular formula: C₆H₅ClO
CAS No: 108-43-0
EINECS No: 203-582-6

Physical data

Appearance: white crystalline solid with an unpleasant smell
Melting point: 33 C
Boiling point: 214 C
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure: 1 mm Hg at 44 C
Density (g cm^-3): 1.218
Flash point:
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility: moderate

Stability

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with acid chlorides, oxidizing agents, acid anhydrides. Discolours in air.

Uses: Used in organic synthesis., its isomers (o/p-chlorophenol) can be used in dye, pesticide and medicine, It can be used as the substitute of (o/p-chlorophenol) to produce dye, pesticide and medicine. It also can be used in antibiotics, bactericide and microscopical analysis.