⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Phenol is an aromatic organic compound supplied as colourless to light pink crystals or molten liquid. It is a basic raw material for resins and chemicals.
- Resins: Production of phenol-formaldehyde resins.
- Plastics: Raw material for bisphenol A, polycarbonate and epoxy.
- Nylon: Intermediate for caprolactam.
- Chemical Intermediate: Production of alkylphenols, disinfectants and pharmaceuticals.
Appearance
Colorless acicular crystals or white crystalline mass
Odor
Sweet, tarry odor
Molecular Formula
C6H6O
Molecular Weight
94.11 g/mol
Melting Point
40.9 °C
Boiling Point
181.8 °C
Density
1.071 g/cm³
Solubility
1 g in 15 mL water
Flash Point
79 °C (closed cup)
IUPAC Name
phenol
Molekulýar formula
C6H6O
Molekulýar agram
94.11 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
InChIKey
ISWSIDIOOBJBQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.