CAS 108-95-2: Phenol

Phenol equilibrated, stablilized

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.

Applications Phenol, is an important compound, used as a precursor to many materials and useful chemicals. Phenol and its chemical derivatives are key building blocks for polycarbonates, epoxies, Bakelite, nylon, detergents, herbicides such as phenoxy herbicides, and numerous pharmaceutical drugs. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Kutt, A., et al.: J. Org. Chem., 73 (7), 2607 (2008); Weber, M., et al.: Phenol, Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. (2004);

Phenol water-saturated, stabilised and with separate Tris buffer solution

Phenol 90% aqueous solution

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