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2,6-dichlorophenol
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2,6-dichlorophenol

chemical compound
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2,6-dichlorophenol is a toxic, colorless, weakly acidic organic compound. It is one of several chlorophenols where chlorine atoms replace hydrogen atoms on the benzene ring of phenol.1

While many chlorophenols are solids, 2-chlorophenol is a liquid at room temperature. Chlorophenols, including 2,6-dichlorophenol, are utilized for their toxicity to control bacteria, fungi, insects, and weeds.1

2,6-dichlorophenol is also identified as the sex pheromone of the lone star tick.2

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7 Britannica Sources
  1. chlorophenol
  2. dichlorobenzene
  3. organohalogen compound - Natural occurrence
  4. chlorophenol red
  5. dioxin
  6. phenol
  7. chlorobenzene

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