Title: 2,6-Dichlorophenol
CAS Registry Number: 87-65-0
Molecular Formula: C6H4Cl2O
Molecular Weight: 163.00
Percent Composition: C 44.21%, H 2.47%, Cl 43.50%, O 9.82%
Literature References: Synthesis from ethyl 3,5-dichloro-4-hydroxybenzoate: D. S. Tarbell et al., Org. Synth. coll. vol. III, 267. Crystal structure: C. Bavoux, P. Michel, Acta Crystallogr. 30B, 2043 (1974). Isoln and identification as sex pheromone of lone star tick: R. S. Berger, Science 177, 704 (1972).
Properties: White crystals from petr ether, mp 64.5-65.5°.
Melting point: mp 64.5-65.5° |