4-Chlorocatechol

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4-Chlorocatechol Structure
4-Chlorocatechol structure
Common Name 4-Chlorocatechol
CAS Number 2138-22-9 Molecular Weight 144.556
Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 267.1±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H5ClO2 Melting Point 90-94 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 115.3±21.8 °C
Symbol GHS05
GHS05
Signal Word Danger

 Use of 4-Chlorocatechol


4-Chlorocatechol is a major degradation product of 4-chloro-2-aminophenol (4C2AP). 4-Chlorocatechol is also a substrate for catechol 1,2-dioxygenases and chlorocatechol dioxygenase[1][2].

Summary: 4-Chlorocatechol, Chinese name: 4-氯邻苯二酚, CAS number: 2138-22-9, molecular formula: C6H5ClO2, molecular weight: 144.556. Appearance: white to light yellow to light orange powder or crystal,熔点: 90-94°C, density: approximately 1.5 g/cm3. Mainly used as a degradation product of 4-chloro-2-aminophenol (4C2AP) and substrate for catechol 1,2-dioxygenases and chlorocatechol dioxygenase. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

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Name 4-chlorocatechol
Synonym More Synonyms

 4-Chlorocatechol Biological Activity

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Description 4-Chlorocatechol is a major degradation product of 4-chloro-2-aminophenol (4C2AP). 4-Chlorocatechol is also a substrate for catechol 1,2-dioxygenases and chlorocatechol dioxygenase[1][2].
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References

[1]. Pankaj Kumar Arora, et al. Novel degradation pathway of 4-chloro-2-aminophenol via 4-chlorocatechol in Burkholderia sp. RKJ 800. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2014 Feb;21(3):2298-2304.

[2]. Raffaella Caglio, et al. Fine-tuning of catalytic properties of catechol 1,2-dioxygenase by active site tailoring. Chembiochem. 2009 Apr 17;10(6):1015-24.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

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Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 267.1±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 90-94 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C6H5ClO2
Molecular Weight 144.556
Flash Point 115.3±21.8 °C
Exact Mass 143.997803
PSA 40.46000
LogP 2.15
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.629
InChIKey WWOBYPKUYODHDG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES Oc1ccc(Cl)cc1O

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

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CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
UX1490000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Pyrocatechol, 4-chloro-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
2138-22-9
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1907691
LAST UPDATED :
199612
DATA ITEMS CITED :
1
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C6-H5-Cl-O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
144.56
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
QR BQ DG

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
75 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
CSLNX* U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. (Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010) Volume(issue)/page/year: NX#07880

 Safety Information

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Symbol GHS05
GHS05
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H314
Precautionary Statements P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face particle respirator type N100 (US);Gloves;respirator cartridge type N100 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter;type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes C: Corrosive;
Risk Phrases R34
Safety Phrases S26-S36/37/39-S45
RIDADR UN 1759 8/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
RTECS UX1490000
Packaging Group II
HS Code 2908199090

 Synthetic Route

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 Customs

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HS Code 2908199090
Summary HS: 2908199090. derivatives of polyphenols or phenol-alcohols containing only halogen substituents and their salts. VAT:17.0%. tax rebate rate:9.0%. supervision conditions:None. MFN tariff:5.5%. general tariff:30.0%

 Articles29

More Articles

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Identification of Triclosan-O-Sulfate and other transformation products of Triclosan formed by activated sludge.

Sci. Total Environ. 505 , 39-46, (2014)

Aerobic degradation experiments of Triclosan were performed in activated sludge to identify possible transformation products for this compound. During 7 days, the formation of biotransformation produc...

Characterization of catechol 2,3-dioxygenase from Planococcus sp. strain S5 induced by high phenol concentration.

Acta Biochim. Pol. 59(3) , 345-51, (2012)

This study aimed at characterization of a new catechol 2,3-dioxygenase isolated from a Gram-positive bacterium able to utilize phenol as the sole carbon and energy source. Planococcus sp. strain S5 gr...

Multistep conversion of para-substituted phenols by phenol hydroxylase and 2,3-dihydroxybiphenyl 1,2-dioxygenase.

Appl. Biochem. Biotechnol. 169(7) , 2064-75, (2013)

A multistep conversion system of para-substituted phenols by recombinant phenol hydroxylase (PH(IND)) and 2,3-dihydroxybiphenyl 1,2-dioxygenase (BphC(LA-4)) was constructed in this study. Docking stud...

 Synonyms

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4-Chloro-1,2-benzenediol
4-chloropyrocatechol
1,2-dihydroxy 4-chlorobenzene
4-Chlorobenzene-1,2-diol
Pyrocatechol,4-chloro
EINECS 218-381-9
MFCD00059614
4-Chloro-1,2-dihydroxybenzene
1,2-Benzenediol,4-chloro
p-Cl-catechol
3,4-dihydroxychlorobenzene
4-Chlorbenzol-1,2-diol
4-Chlorocatechol

 4-Chlorocatechol | FAQ

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Q: What is the molecular formula of 4-chlorocatechol?
A: Molecular formula of 4-chlorocatechol is C6H5ClO2.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 4-chlorocatechol?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 4-chlorocatechol is 40.46000.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 4-chlorocatechol?
A: SMILES notation of 4-chlorocatechol is Oc1ccc(Cl)cc1O.
Q: What are the upstream materials of 4-chlorocatechol?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 4-chlorocatechol: 106-48-9;635-93-8;120-80-9;1121-75-1;110851-18-8;1315577-25-3;1344113-42-3;67470-96-6;407-25-0.
Q: What is the CAS number of 4-chlorocatechol?
A: CAS number of 4-chlorocatechol is 2138-22-9.
Q: What are the uses of 4-chlorocatechol?
A: Main uses of 4-chlorocatechol: 4-Chlorocatechol is a major degradation product of 4-chloro-2-aminophenol (4C2AP). 4-Chlorocatechol is also a substrate for catechol 1,2-dioxygenases and chlorocatechol dioxygenase[1][2].
Q: What are the downstream products of 4-chlorocatechol?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 4-chlorocatechol: 3428-24-8;931-17-9;108-94-1;533-60-8;108-93-0;108-95-2;57744-68-0;38964-22-6;33857-26-0;86873-60-1.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 4-chlorocatechol?
A: Molecular weight of 4-chlorocatechol is 144.556.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 4-chlorocatechol?
A: InChIKey of 4-chlorocatechol is WWOBYPKUYODHDG-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the English name of 4-chlorocatechol?
A: The English name of 4-chlorocatechol is 4-chlorocatechol.

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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