4-Bromo-2-Chlorophenol

4-Bromo-2-chlorophenol finds applications in various fields:

• Pesticide Production: It serves as an intermediate in synthesizing insecticides, particularly phosphoric acid esters.
• Pharmaceuticals: The compound is utilized in developing certain pharmaceutical agents due to its biological activity.
• Research: It is used as a reagent in biochemical assays and studies related to enzymatic activities and metabolic pathways.

These applications underscore its significance in both industrial and research settings.

4-Bromo-2-chlorophenol is noted for its biological activity as a metabolite of the organophosphate pesticide profenofos. It is formed through the detoxification process mediated by cytochrome P450 enzymes, particularly CYP2B6, CYP2C19, and CYP3A4. This compound serves as a sensitive biomarker for exposure to profenofos, indicating its potential utility in environmental and health monitoring.

Additionally, it exhibits toxicity characteristics, including skin irritation and potential respiratory effects upon exposure. Long-term exposure may lead to persistent asthma-like symptoms.

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These products are explicitly not intended to be used in foods and/or cosmetics and/or drugs (human and veterinary) and/or consumer products and/or biocides and/or pesticides of any kind unless explicitly stated otherwise.

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