Pentachlorophenol

• CAT Number: R051603
• CAS Number: 87-86-5
• Molecular Formula: C6Cl5OH
• Molecular Weight: 266.32
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Hydroxy-2,3,4,5,6-pentachlorobenzene; 1-Hydroxypentachlorobenzene; 2,3,4,5,6-Pentachlorophenol; Chlon; Chlorophenasic Acid; Dowicide 7; Dowicide EC 7; Dura Treet II; EP 30; EP 30 (pesticide); Fungifen; Grundier Arbezol; Lauxtol; Liroprem; NSC 26349
• Storage: Desiccate at -20C
• IUPAC Name: 2,3,4,5,6-pentachlorophenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6HCl5O/c7-1-2(8)4(10)6(12)5(11)3(1)9/h12H
• InChIKey: IZUPBVBPLAPZRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1(=C(C(=C(C(=C1Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)O

Pentachlorophenol (Cat No.: R051603) is a synthetic organochlorine compound with the molecular formula C₆Cl₅OH. It consists of a phenol ring substituted with five chlorine atoms, making it highly lipophilic and chemically stable. Originally used as a wood preservative, pesticide, and fungicide, PCP is effective against bacteria, fungi, and insects. However, due to its toxicity, bioaccumulation, and classification as a persistent organic pollutant (POP), its use has been restricted or banned in many countries. PCP is also a subject of environmental and toxicological research.