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PENTACHLOROPHENOL

Pentachlorophenol

Pentachlorophenol

Pentachlorophenol (PCP) Specifications

Chemical Name: Pentachlorophenol
CAS Number: 87-86-5
Molecular Formula: C6Cl5OH
Molecular Weight: 266.34 G/mol


Physical And Chemical Properties

Property Value
Appearance White To Light Pink Crystalline Powder
Odor Phenolic, Strong
Melting Point About 190–193 °C
Boiling Point Decomposes Before Boiling
Solubility In Water ~14 Mg/L At 25°C (sparingly Soluble)
Solubility In Organic Solvents Soluble In Alcohol, Ether, Benzene, Chloroform
Vapor Pressure ~1.5 × 10⁻⁵ Mm Hg At 25°C
Density ~1.85 G/cm³ (solid)
pKa ~4.7

 


Purity And Quality Standards

  • Purity: Typically >98% For Industrial Grade; Analytical Grade >99%

  • Moisture Content: Usually <0.5%

  • Ash Content: Low, <0.1%

  • Impurities: Limits On Related Chlorophenols Or Other Organochlorines Depending On The Supplier Or Regulatory Guidelines.

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