Phenol

CAS: 108-95-2

Ref. 3D-FP01241

Product Information

• Name: Phenol
• Synonyms: BenzenolHydrozybenzeneNSC 36808, 2-Allphenol, Acide carbolique, Acido carbolico, Alcool fenilico, Alcool phénylique, Ácido fénico, Benzenol, Carbolic Acid, Ent 1814, Fenol, Fenol, Puro, Fenolo, Hidróxidobenceno, Hydroxy Benzene, Hydroxybenzen, Hydroxybenzene, Hydroxybenzol, Idrossibenzene, Karbolsäure, Karbolsyre, Monohydroxybenzene, Monophenol, Nsc 36808, Oxy Benzene, Oxybenzene, Phenic Acid, Phenyl Hydroxide, Phenyl alcohol, Phenyl hydrate, Phenylalkohol, Phenylic Acid, Phenylic alcohol, ヒドロキシベンゼン, フェニルアルコール, フェノール, 石炭酸

Description

Phenol is an aromatic organic compound and belongs to the class of compounds known as phenols. Phenol consists of a benzene ring (a six-membered carbon ring with alternating single and double bonds) with a hydroxyl (-OH) group attached to one of the carbon atoms. The chemical structure can be represented as:
Phenol is a white crystalline solid at room temperature and has a distinct, sweet, and medicinal odor. It was initially isolated from coal tar, but it can also be produced through various chemical processes. Phenol has numerous applications in industry. It is used in the production of plastics, resins, dyes, detergents, pharmaceuticals, and various chemical intermediates. It also has antiseptic properties and was historically used as a disinfectant and topical anesthetic. However, its use for these purposes has diminished due to its potential toxicity.
It's important to note that phenol can be corrosive and toxic, and exposure should be handled with care. Various derivatives and substitutes have been developed for specific applications to mitigate some of the drawbacks associated with phenol itself.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 94.11 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₆O
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder