2345tetrachlorophenol

2345tetrachlorophenol is a chlorinated organic compound with the chemical formula C6H2Cl4O. It is a member of the polychlorinated phenol family. These compounds are characterized by a phenol ring substituted with four chlorine atoms. The specific arrangement of chlorine atoms at the 2, 3, 4, and 5 positions on the phenol ring distinguishes 2345tetrachlorophenol from its isomers.

This chemical is typically a solid at room temperature. Its properties, such as solubility and reactivity, are influenced by the presence of the chlorine atoms, which are electron-withdrawing groups. Polychlorinated phenols, including 2345tetrachlorophenol, can be formed as byproducts during the industrial production of other chemicals, such as pesticides, or through the incomplete combustion of chlorinated organic materials. They have also been found in environmental samples, indicating their persistence in the environment. The potential environmental and health impacts of 2345tetrachlorophenol are subjects of ongoing study.