2,4-DICHLORO-6-METHYLPHENOL

• CAT Number: M048937
• CAS Number: 1570-65-6
• Molecular Formula: C7H6Cl2O
• Molecular Weight: 177.024
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,4-dichloro-6-methylphenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6Cl2O/c1-4-2-5(8)3-6(9)7(4)10/h2-3,10H,1H3
• InChIKey: WJQZZLQMLJPKQH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)Cl)Cl

2,4-Dichloro-6-methylphenol is an aromatic compound featuring a phenol ring with two chlorine atoms at the 2- and 4-positions and a methyl group at the 6-position. The chlorine atoms contribute electron-withdrawing effects, enhancing the reactivity of the hydroxyl group. This structure makes the compound useful in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. It may also be explored for potential antimicrobial, antioxidant, or anti-inflammatory activities, leveraging the combination of halogen and methyl substituents.