ABSTRACT
This chapter briefly discusses the application, chemical properties and physical properties of 2-Chlorophenol. It presents detailed information on the air analysis and analysis of aqueous and nonaqueous samples of 2-Chlorophenol. 2-Chlorophenol is a crystalline solid, slightly soluble in cold water and soluble in organic solvents. During the analysis of aqueous and nonaqueous samples of 2-Chlorophenol, the pH of aqueous samples is adjusted to below 2. Aqueous samples are extracted with methylene chloride, and concentrated and analyzed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) or GC-flame ionization detector (GC-FID). Alternatively, extract is exchanged into 2-propanol, derivatized with pentafluorobenzyl bromide, and determined by GC-electron capture detector (GC-ECD). During the air analysis of 2-Chlorophenol, airborne particles are collected on a sorbent cartridge containing polyurethane foam. Then, the extract is analyzed by GC-ECD.
