What is Phenol and how is it identified?

Phenol, also called carbolic acid, hydroxybenzene or benzenol, has CAS 108-95-2, molecular formula C₆H₅OH and molecular weight 94.11. It is an aromatic alcohol with a hydroxyl group directly attached to the benzene ring.

What is Phenol used for?

Phenol is used to produce phenolic resins, bisphenol A, caprolactam, alkylphenols and other intermediates. These downstream products serve polycarbonate, epoxy, nylon, surfactant, pesticide, dye and pharmaceutical applications.

Which specifications should be confirmed when purchasing Phenol?

Confirm assay, crystallizing point, color, water content and related organic impurities such as cresols. The crystallizing point is especially important because phenol may be handled as crystals or as a molten liquid depending on storage and transport temperature.

What physical form and appearance should be expected for Phenol?

Phenol is normally a colorless or white crystalline solid that can also be handled as a molten liquid, with a crystallizing point around 40-43 °C, boiling point near 182 °C and density about 1.071 g/mL. It can develop a pink tint after prolonged air or light exposure, so appearance and crystallizing point are useful quality indicators.

Phenol CAS 108-95-2

Phenol, CAS 108-95-2, is an aromatic intermediate used in phenolic resin, bisphenol A and caprolactam production. Confirm the required purity, crystallizing point and handling requirements for the intended process.

CAS: 108-95-2
Synonyms: Hydroxybenzene, Benzenol, Phenylic acid, Monohydroxybenzene, Phenyl alcohol
Einecs: 203-632-7
Molecular Formula: C₆H₅OH
Grade: Industrial grade 99%
Package: 200kg iron drum or 50kg plastic drum packing

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Product Description

Phenol, CAS 108-95-2, is an aromatic alcohol also named hydroxybenzene, benzenol or carbolic acid; the EC/EINECS number is 203-632-7.

Synonyms: Hydroxybenzene; Benzenol; Phenylic acid; Monohydroxybenzene; Phenyl alcohol.

CAS: 108-95-2.

Molecular formula: C₆H₅OH.

Molecular weight: 94.11.

EC number: 203-632-7.

It is a colorless or white crystalline solid with a characteristic odor; it can also be handled as a molten liquid and may develop a pink tint after prolonged air or light exposure.

Typical properties include crystallizing point about 40-43 °C, boiling point about 182 °C, flash point about 79 °C, and relative density about 1.071. It is moderately soluble in water and freely soluble in organic solvents.

It is widely used to produce phenolic resins, bisphenol A, caprolactam, alkylphenols and other intermediates for polycarbonate, epoxy, nylon, surfactant, pesticide, dye and pharmaceutical applications.

It is also used as a raw material for salicylic acid, 2,4-D, synthetic fibers, plastics, synthetic rubber, fragrances and coatings, and as a solvent, laboratory reagent or disinfectant intermediate.

Confirm assay, crystallizing point, color, water content and related organic impurities such as cresols; crystallizing point is important because phenol may be handled as crystals or molten liquid.

Phenol is toxic and corrosive. Store in tightly closed, corrosion-resistant containers in a cool, ventilated area away from heat, sparks, open flames, strong oxidizers, strong acids, strong bases and food or feed. Use full chemical PPE and prevent skin or eye contact.

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Q:
What is Phenol and how is it identified?

A: Phenol, also called carbolic acid, hydroxybenzene or benzenol, has CAS 108-95-2, molecular formula C₆H₅OH and molecular weight 94.11. It is an aromatic alcohol with a hydroxyl group directly attached to the benzene ring.
Q:
What is Phenol used for?

A: Phenol is used to produce phenolic resins, bisphenol A, caprolactam, alkylphenols and other intermediates. These downstream products serve polycarbonate, epoxy, nylon, surfactant, pesticide, dye and pharmaceutical applications.
Q:
Which specifications should be confirmed when purchasing Phenol?

A: Confirm assay, crystallizing point, color, water content and related organic impurities such as cresols. The crystallizing point is especially important because phenol may be handled as crystals or as a molten liquid depending on storage and transport temperature.
Q:
How should Phenol be stored and handled?

A: Phenol is toxic and corrosive. Store in tightly closed, corrosion-resistant containers in a cool, ventilated area away from heat, sparks, open flames, strong oxidizers, strong acids, strong bases and food or feed. Use full chemical PPE and prevent skin or eye contact.
Q:
What physical form and appearance should be expected for Phenol?

A: Phenol is normally a colorless or white crystalline solid that can also be handled as a molten liquid, with a crystallizing point around 40-43 °C, boiling point near 182 °C and density about 1.071 g/mL. It can develop a pink tint after prolonged air or light exposure, so appearance and crystallizing point are useful quality indicators.

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