Phenol, puriss. p.a., ACS reagent, reag. Ph. Eur., 99.0-100.5%

Synonyms: Hydroxybenzene

CAS Number: 108-95-2

Formula: C6H6O

Formula Weight: 94.11

Linear Formula: C6H5OH

MDL No.: MFCD00002143

Purity: 99.0-100.5%; 99.5-100.5% (GC)

Boiling Point: 180-181 C; 182 C(lit.)

Melting Point: 40-42 C (lit.)

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

Beilstein Registry Number: 969616

EC Number: 203-632-7

UNSPSC Code: 12352104

General description: Oxidation of phenol at synthetic boron-doped diamond thin film electrode (BDD) in perchloric acid medium has been proposed. Mechanism of its oxidation to afford oxygen at doped SnO2 coated titanium anodes has been investigated. Various industrial processes for the synthesis of phenol have been described.

Application: Phenol may be used in the preparation of phenol reagents which participates in the Berthelot color reaction for the quantification of ammonia. It may be used in the preparation of cresols, via Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction.