4-chloro-2-methylphenol

Synonyms: "4-chloro-2-cresol", "4-chloro-o-cresol", "p-chloro-o-cresol"

Source: 4-chloro-2-methylphenol is used as chemical intermediate in the synthesis of chlorophenoxyacetic acid herbicides, e.g. MCPA, MCPB, and mecoprop.

Identifiers:

IUPAC Name: 4-chloro-2-methylphenol
CAS Number: 1570-64-5
PubChem ID: 14855
InChiKey: RHPUJHQBPORFGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)Cl)O

Structural Properties:

Molecular Formula: C₇H₇ClO
Molecular Weight: 142.583

Pharmacophore Features:

Number of bond donors: 1
Number of bond acceptors: 1
Number of atoms different from hydrogen: 9

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Korner W, Hanf V, Schuller W, Bartsch H, Zwirner M, Hagenmaier H. 1998. Validation and application of a rapid in vitro assay for assessing the estrogenic potency of halogenated phenolic chemicals. Chemosphere 37(9-12):2395-2407.

Vismara C, Bernardini G, Bordone L, Spinelli O, Teruzzi A, Rossetti C. 1995. Effects of chlorocresol (4-chloro-2-methyl phenol) administered during the fertilization and cleavage phases of Xenopus laevis. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 55(2):195-200.