Testing Status of m-Chlorophenol 10522-J

CASRN: 108-43-0

Formula: C6-H5-Cl-O

Synonyms/Common Names

• 3-Chlorophenol

Known Uses

Intermediate in organic synthesis & phenol-formaldehyde resins, catalyst for aromatic polymers, veterinary antiseptic. Associated with tobacco: reported either as a natural component of tobacco, pyrolysis product (in tobacco smoke), or additive for one or more types of tobacco products.

Chemical Properties

Toxicity Effects (HSDB)

Genetic Toxicology

• Salmonella  (102222)  Completed 
  • Citation: Haworth, S., Lawlor, T., Mortelmans, K., Speck, W., and Zeiger, E. Salmonella mutagenicity test results for 250 chemicals Environ. Mutagen. Vol. 5 (Suppl 1) (1983) 3-142
  •  Negative