Phenol, >=96.0% (calc. on dry substance, T)

Synonyms: Hydroxybenzene

CAS Number: 108-95-2

Formula: C6H6O

Formula Weight: 94.11

Linear Formula: C6H5OH

MDL No.: MFCD00002143

Purity: >=96.0% (calc. on dry substance, T); 88.0-92.0% (alkalimetric)

Boiling Point: 182 C(lit.)

Melting Point: 40-42 C (lit.)

Density: 1.071 g/mL at 25 C(lit.)

Beilstein Registry Number: 969616

UNSPSC Code: 12352104

General description: Phenol is an aromatic alcohol. Various industrial processes for the synthesis of phenol have been proposed.

General description: Phenol is an aromatic alcohol. Various industrial processes for the synthesis of phenol have been proposed. It can undergo oxidation in the presence of Fentons′ reagent in aqueous solution.

Application: Phenol may be used in the following processes:. As a phase-transfer catalyst in electrolyte solutions of lithium-O2 battery to promote solution phase discharge.. Preparation of phenol-sulfuric acid reagent for colorimetric determination of total sugar content.

Application: Phenol may be employed for the isolation of deoxyribonucleic acid from Bacillus subtilis. It may be used in the Berthelot color reaction for the quantitative estimation of ammonia.