Phenol
Also known as carbolic acid, Hydroxybenzene, Phenic acid
Key facts
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- Appearance
- Colorless acicular crystals or white, crystalline mass
- Melting point
- 40.9 °C
- Boiling point
- 181.8 °C
- Density
- 1.071 g/cm³
- Flash point
- 79 °C
- HS code
- 290711
- Category
- Disinfectants and oxidizers
- UN number
- UN 2312
What is Phenol?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Phenol is an organic hydroxy compound that consists of benzene bearing a single hydroxy substituent. The parent of the class of phenols. It has a role as an antiseptic drug, a disinfectant, a mouse metabolite and a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a phenolate.
Phenol is a chemical compound C6H5OH.
Identifiers
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- IUPAC name
- phenol
- CAS number
- 108-95-2 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 17442-59-0, 27073-41-2, 63496-48-0, 73607-76-8
- EC numbers
- 203-632-7, 608-041-1
- Molecular formula
- C6H6O
- UNII
- 339NCG44TV
- MDL number
- MFCD00002143
- INCI name
- PHENOL
- InChIKey
- ISWSIDIOOBJBQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C6H6O/c7-6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5,7H
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
Synonyms
- carbolic acid
- Hydroxybenzene
- Phenic acid
- Oxybenzene
- Benzenol
- Phenylic acid
- Phenylic alcohol
- Monophenol
- Phenyl hydrate
- Phenyl hydroxide
- PhOH
- Monohydroxybenzene
- Paoscle
- Izal
- Phenyl alcohol
- Phenole
- Phenol alcohol
- Acide carbolique
- Phenol, liquefied
- Fenolo
- Carbolsaure
- Fenol
- Liquid phenol
- Liquefied phenol
- Phenol, pure
Show all 39 synonymsShow fewer synonyms
- Fenosmolin
- Fenosmoline
- Rcra waste number U188
- Liquified Phenol
- Phenol, molten
- Carbolicum acidum
- Baker's P & S liquid & Ointment
- Baker's P and S Liquid and Ointment
- 2-allphenol
- Phenol, liquified
- Carbolsaeure
- Karbolsaeure
- Phenol,liquified
- hydron, phenoxide
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Colorless acicular crystals or white, crystalline massexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Distinct aromatic, somewhat sickening sweet and acrid odor, discernable at 0.5 to 5 ppmexp.Measured value |
| Taste | Sharp, burning tasteexp.Measured value |
| Melting point | 40.9 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 181.8 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | 1.071 g/cm³exp.Measured value |
| Flash point | 79 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Autoignition temperature | 715 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Solubility | 1 g/15 ml waterexp.Measured value |
| Vapour pressure | 0.35 mm Hg @ 25 °Cexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 94.11 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 94.0419 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 1.39calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 20.23 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 1calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 1calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 7calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 1calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 1calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Murcko scaffold
The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H301Toxic if swallowed.
- H311Toxic in contact with skin.
- H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H331Toxic if inhaled.
- H341Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements (24)
- P203Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
- P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P262Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
- P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P301 + P316If swallowed: Get emergency medical help immediately.
- P301 + P330 + P331If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.
- P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
- P302 + P361 + P354If on skin: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes.
- P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305 + P354 + P338If in eyes: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P316Get emergency medical help immediately.
- P318If exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
- P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
- P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P330Rinse mouth.
- P361 + P364Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
- P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P403 + P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405Store locked up.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
- UN number
- UN 2312
- Transport hazard class
- 6.1
- Packing group
- II
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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- India88
- United States84
- China72
- Japan10
- Germany9
- United Kingdom8
- and 45 more countries
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
As a general disinfectant, either in soln or mixed with slaked lime, etc., for toilets, stables, cesspools, floors, drains, etc., for the manuf of colorless or light-colored artificial resins, many medical and industrial organic compds and dyes, as a reagent in chemical analysis.
Phenol is bacteriostatic in concentrations of approx 0.2%, bactericidal above 1%, and fungicidal above 1.3%.
Chemical intermediate for phenolic resins and bisphenol A.
The primary use of phenol is in the production of phenolic resins, which are used in the plywood, construction, automotive, and appliance industries. Other uses of phenol include as a slimicide, as a disinfectant, and in medicinal products such as ear and nose drops, throat lozenges, and mouthwashes.
Industrial uses: Stabilizing agent, Other, Ion exchange agent, Polymerization promoter, Solvent, Cleaning agent, Abrasives, Laboratory chemicals.
Consumer uses: Other, Binder, Solvent, Abrasives, Intermediate.
Use classes: Phenols/phenoxy acids, Pesticide transformation products.
Industries and functions
Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name PHENOL(antimicrobial, denaturant, deodorant, fragrance)
Pharmacological actions
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
- Disinfectants
- Sclerosing Solutions
Roles
- analgesic
- animal metabolite
- anti-HSV agent
- antiinfective agent
- antimicrobial agent
- antiseptic drug
- antiviral agent
- disinfectant
- eukaryotic metabolite
- human metabolite
- human xenobiotic metabolite
- mammalian metabolite
- metabolite
- mouse metabolite
- pharmaceutical
- xenobiotic metabolite
Functional uses
- Abrasive
- Antioxidant
- Biocide
- Chemical reaction regulator
- Deodorizer
- Flavouring and nutrient
- Fragrance
- Hardener
- Monomers
- Pharmaceutical
- Preservative
Cosmetic functions
- Antimicrobial
- Denaturant
- Deodorant
- Fragrance
- Oral care
- Preservative
Pharmacology
Phenol is hydroxybenzene, Carbolic Acid. Used as a germicidal agent and as an intermediate in chemical synthesis. Highly toxic, corrosive to the skin.
How it is made
Cumene Oxidation (Hock Process) ... 1) Oxidation of cumene with oxygen to cumene hydroperoxide ... and 2) Cleavage of cumene hydroperoxide in an acidic medium to phenol and acetone.
Most of the phenol in the United States is made by the oxidation of cumene, yielding acetone as a by-product. The first step in the reaction yields cumene hydroperoxide, which decomposes with dilute sulfuric acid to the primary products.
Toluene oxidation to benzoic acid and subsequent oxidizing decarboxylation to phenol (Dow process).
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Europe
- EU harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI)Index no: 604-001-00-2
Health and food
- EU cosmetic ingredient inventory
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II, prohibited in cosmeticsName: Phenol, Ref no: 1175, Annex ref: II/1175
- Active ingredient in FDA approved drug labels
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Phenol is traded under.
Phenol (hydroxybenzene) and its salts
- United States16.6%
- Thailand14.5%
- Saudi Arabia14.2%
- Netherlands16.8%
- Germany14.0%
- China11.4%
The HS code shown for Phenol is indicative (it was matched by name in the HS nomenclature). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
Related chemicals
Parent and salt forms, stereoisomers, similar structures and isomers
Salt and hydrate forms
Records that share this compound as their parent
Stereoisomers and isotopic forms
Same connectivity, different stereochemistry or isotopes (same InChIKey skeleton)
Similar structures
Nearest neighbours by Morgan fingerprint Tanimoto similarity
Same formula isomers
Different compounds that share this molecular formula
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