Trichlorophenols
Trichlorophenols are a group of organic compounds that share a benzene ring with three chlorine atoms and one hydroxyl group attached. They are a subset of the broader category of chlorinated phenols. The exact position of the chlorine atoms on the ring determines the specific isomer, with 2,4,6-trichlorophenol being one of the most common. These compounds are typically white crystalline solids with a strong phenolic odor.
Historically, trichlorophenols found applications as pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and antiseptics. They were also used as intermediates
Health effects associated with trichlorophenol exposure can vary depending on the isomer and the level of