Phenol, unstabilized, ReagentPlus(R), >=99%

Synonyms: Hydroxybenzene

CAS Number: 108-95-2

Formula: C6H6O

Formula Weight: 94.11

Linear Formula: C6H5OH

MDL No.: MFCD00002143

Purity: >=99%

Boiling Point: 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: 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 in the following studies:. Isolation of deoxyribonucleic acid from Bacillus subtilis.. Berthelot color reaction for the estimation of ammonia.. Preparation of phenetole (aromatic ether) and 1,2-dihydroxybenzene (catechol).. Synthesis of phenoxyacetic acid.