Clorofene
[CAS# 120-32-1]

Identification

• Classification: Natural product >> Natural phenols
• Name: Clorofene
• Synonyms: o-Benzyl-p-Chlorophenol; 4-Chloro-2-(phenylmethyl)phenol; 5-Chloro-2-hydroxydiphenylmethane; Benzyl-p-chlorophenol; 2-Benzyl-4-chlorophenol
• Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₁ClO
• Molecular Weight: 218.68
• CAS Registry Number: 120-32-1
• EC Number: 204-385-8

Properties

• Density: 1.188
• Melting point: 46-49 ºC
• Boiling point: 160-162 ºC
• Flash point: 185 ºC
• Water solubility: <0.1 g/100 mL at 16 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS08;GHS05;GHS07;GHS09 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H351-H361f-H332-H373
• Safety Description: S26;S37/39;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361f