Phenol (Crystallized), Fisher BioReagents

Description

Phenol is used in nucleic acid purification procedures.

Specifications

• CAS: 108-95-2
• Melting Point: 39°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 1.070g/cm³
• pH: 4 to 5
• Boiling Point: 182°C
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99.0 %
• Packaging: Amber Glass/Poison Pack
• Molecular Formula: C6H6O
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅OH
• MDL Number: MFCD00002143
• Quantity: 100 g
• Merck Index: 15, 7354
• Synonym: carbolic acid, hydroxybenzene, phenic acid, phenylic acid, oxybenzene, benzenol, phenyl hydrate, monophenol, phenyl hydroxide, phenylic alcohol
• InChI Key: ISWSIDIOOBJBQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OC1=CC=CC=C1
• IUPAC Name: phenol
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 94.11
• PubChem CID: 996
• Viscosity: 3.437 mPa/s (50°C)
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15882
• Vapor Pressure: 0.4mbar at 20°C
• Formula Weight: 94.11
• Percent Purity: ≥99.0%
• Physical Form: Solid
• Chemical Name or Material: Phenol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Phenol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.