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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Phenol can be used for a wide variety of molecular biology applications, including nucleic acid extractions using standard phenol-chloroform protocols. Epidermal strips from the abaxial side of leaves of Commelina communis were stirred in phenol in a procedure to separate the monosaccharides from the epidermis. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Phenol is used as a precursor for cyclohexanone, plastics, nonionic detergents and pharmaceutical drugs like aspirin. It acts as an anesthetic in chloraseptic. It reacts with acetone to get bisphenol-A, which is used in the synthesis of poly carbonates and epoxide resins. It is also used in the manufacture of synthetic resins, dyes, pharmaceuticals, synthetic tanning agents, perfumes, lubricating oils and solvents. In molecular biology, it is used in the extraction of nucleic acid from tissues by using liquid/liquid phenol-chloroform extraction technique. It is an active component of paint strippers, which is used for the removal of epoxy and polyurethane. It is also used in the preparation of cosmetics, hair colorings and skin lightening preparations. In the field of medicine, its spray is useful in helping sore throat. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Phenol is used as a precursor for cyclohexanone, plastics, nonionic detergents and pharmaceutical drugs like aspirin. It acts as an anesthetic in chloraseptic. It reacts with acetone to get bisphenol-A which is used in the synthesis of poly carbonates and epoxide resins. It is also used in the manufacture of synthetic resins, dyes, pharmaceuticals, synthetic tanning agents, perfumes, lubricating oils and solvents. In molecular biology, it is used in the extraction of nucleic acid from tissues by using the liquid/liquid phenol-chloroform extraction technique. It is an active component of paint strippers which are used for the removal of epoxy and polyurethane. It is also used in the preparation of cosmetics, hair colors and skin lightening preparations. In the field of medicine, its spray is useful in helping sore throat. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.