Product Description

Chemical(IUPAC) Name: Phenol, Benzenol

TradeName: Phenol

ChemicalFormula: C₆H₆O

Synonyms: Carbolicacid, Phenylic acid,

Hydroxybenzene,Phenic acid

Appearance:Transparentcrystalline solid

Odor:Sweet andtarry

Molarmass:94.113g·mol^{−1}

Meltingpoint:40.5°C(104.9°F; 313.6K)

Boilingpoint:181.7°C(359.1°F; 454.8K)

Density:1.07g/cm³

CASRegistry Number : 108-95-2

EINECSNumber : 100.003.303

HSCode : 29071110

Phenolis anaromaticorganiccompound appreciably soluble in waterwiththe molecularformulaC₆H₆O.It is a whitecrystallinesolid that isvolatile.The molecule consists of aphenylgroup (−C6H5) bonded to ahydroxygroup (−OH). Mildlyacidic,it requires careful handling because it can causechemicalburns.Phenolis a weak acid.

Packaging

In Drums, Cans and Tankers.

Usage& Applications

• Laminatesand Ply

• Pharmaceuticalsand Drugs

• Plastic- major uses of phenol,consuming two thirds of its production, involve its conversion toprecursors to plastics. Condensation with acetone gives bisphenol-A,a key precursor to polycarbonates and epoxide resins. Condensationof phenol, alkylphenols, or diphenols with formaldehyde givesphenolic resins, a famous example of which is Bakelite.

• Phenolsare widely used in household products and as intermediates forindustrialsynthesis For example, phenol itself is used (in lowconcentrations) as a disinfectant in household cleaners and inmouthwash.

• Phenolmay have been the first surgical antiseptic.

• Phenolis also used in the study and extraction of bio-molecules. Molecularbiology finds the application of phenol in the extraction of nucleicacids from tissue samples for further investigations.

• CosmeticsIndustry - Phenolis also used in the cosmetic industry in the manufacturing ofsunscreens, skin lightening creams and hair colouring solutions.