The Phenol,2,4-dichloro-6-methyl- is an organic compound with the formula C₇H₆Cl₂O. The IUPAC name of this chemical is 2,4-Dichloro-6-methylphenol. With the CAS registry number 1570-65-6, it is also named as 2-Cresol, 4,6-dichloro-. Besides, its molecular weight is 177.03.

Physical properties about Phenol,2,4-dichloro-6-methyl- are: (1)ACD/LogP: 3.46; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 3.45; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 3.41; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 248.29; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 226.4; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1802.06; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1643.17; (8)#H bond acceptors: 1; (9)#H bond donors: 1; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 1; (11)Polar Surface Area: 9.23 Å²; (12)Index of Refraction: 1.582; (13)Molar Refractivity: 42.74 cm³; (14)Molar Volume: 128 cm³; (15)Polarizability: 16.94×10^-24 cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 45 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 1.382 g/cm³; (18)Flash Point: 107.9 °C; (19)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 52.48 kJ/mol; (20)Boiling Point: 266.5 °C at 760 mmHg; (21)Vapour Pressure: 0.00524 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by Isopropylmagnesium bromide. This reaction will need reagent diethyl ether. The reaction time is 18 hours. The yield is about 25.8%.

Uses of Phenol,2,4-dichloro-6-methyl-: it can be used to produce 6-Acetoxy-2,4-dichloro-6-methylcyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-one at temperature of 5 - 20 °C. It will need solvent acetic acid. The yield is about 41%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. When you are using it, wear suitable protective clothing. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)InChI: InChI=1/C7H6Cl2O/c1-4-2-5(8)3-6(9)7(4)10/h2-3,10H,1H3
(2)InChIKey: WJQZZLQMLJPKQH-UHFFFAOYAH
(3)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6Cl2O/c1-4-2-5(8)3-6(9)7(4)10/h2-3,10H,1H3
(4)Std. InChIKey: WJQZZLQMLJPKQH-UHFFFAOYSA-N