What is trichlorophenol used for?

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2,4,6-Trichlorophenol is a colorless to yellow solid with a strong Phenol-like odor. It is used as a wood and glue preservative, insecticide, bactericide, and for anti-mildew treatment.

Is trichlorophenol soluble in water?

Description. 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol is a colorless to yellow solid that has a strong phenol-like smell. It decomposes at elevated temperatures when heated to produce corrosive and toxic fumes including chlorine and hydrogen chloride. It is soluble in organic solvents and partially soluble in water.

What is the boiling point of 2 4 6-trichlorophenol?

474.8°F (246°C)2,4,6-Trichlorophenol / Boiling point

How is trichlorophenol made?

Trichlorophenols are produced by electrophilic halogenation of phenol with chlorine. Different isomers of trichlorophenol exist according to which ring positions on the phenol contain chlorine atoms.

Is TCP antiseptic carcinogenic?

It is also a suspected carcinogen. The fact that it is fairly unpleasant doesn’t, of course, mean that it couldn’t be used safely in very dilute solution, and so doesn’t exclude the possibility that it may be there in small quantities in TCP antiseptic. (See below.)

What is the melting point of 2 4 6 trichlorophenol?

156.2°F (69°C)2,4,6-Trichlorophenol / Melting point

Is trichlorophenol a dioxin?

TCDD belongs to the dioxins, a chemical family with high toxicity and demonstrated carcinogenic effects. In fact, it is the most toxic congener, has a long biological half-life in humans (≥7 years), and is classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC, 1997) as a human carcinogen.

Is TCP the same as Dettol?

The results obtained in this study have clearly shown that ∝-naphthol and its derivative used are highly active against gram negative organisms. Savlon and Dettol on the other hand have relatively low activity against gram negative bacteria while TCP generally has little activity against pathogenic organisms.

Can I use TCP as a mouthwash?

Uses. The instructions on the TCP bottle state that TCP can be used for sore throats, mouth ulcers, cuts, grazes, bites and stings, boils, spots and pimples. It can also be used as a mouthwash when diluted, and can also be used as a general disinfectant.

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