2-Chloro-m-cresol
2-Chloro-m-cresol is a chlorinated cresol. The compound is difficult to synthesise as chlorination of m-cresol yields the para-product. Historically synthesis has been achieved via a para-selective nitration, followed by conversion to a diazonium compound and a Sandmeyer reaction to insert the chlorine into the 2-position.
Related compounds
- 4-Chloro-3-methylphenol - similar structure
- 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol - similar structure