Oxidation of chlorophene by ozonation: Kinetics, identification of by-products and reaction pathways

•Ozonation of chlorophene, a model emerging contaminants (ECs) is investigated.•Apparent second order rate constants are determined for each pH of work.•24 Intermediates by-products are indentified.•The degradation pathways are proposed for the ozonation reaction.•Toxicity measurements show a decrease in the pollutant content of the water.