Chemical Properties
Off-white or light brown crystals
Uses
2-Amino-4,6-dichlorophenol is used in preparation of novel heteroaryl-substituted Aminoalkyl Azole compounds as pesticides.
General Description
Long needles (from carbon disulfide). Sublimes (at 0.06 mm Hg) at 158-176°F.
Air & Water Reactions
May be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air/or light.
Reactivity Profile
2-AMINO-4,6-DICHLOROPHENOL may react with strong oxidizers and mineral acids or bases .
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for 2-AMINO-4,6-DICHLOROPHENOL are not available. 2-AMINO-4,6-DICHLOROPHENOL is probably combustible.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the phenol from CS2 or *benzene. It sublimes at 0.06mm. The hydrochloride has m 280-285o from EtOH. [Meyer Helv Chim Acta 41 1890 1958, Beilstein 13 II 185, 13 III 856, 13 IV 889.]
