Phenol, detached crystals, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Phenol is used as a precursor for cyclohexanone, plastics, nonionic detergents and pharmaceutical drugs like aspirin. It acts as an anesthetic in chloraseptic. It reacts with acetone to get bisphenol-A, which is used in the synthesis of poly carbonates and epoxide resins. It is also used in the manufacture of synthetic resins, dyes, pharmaceuticals, synthetic tanning agents, perfumes, lubricating oils and solvents. In molecular biology, it is used in the extraction of nucleic acid from tissues by using liquid/liquid phenol-chloroform extraction technique. It is an active component of paint strippers, which is used for the removal of epoxy and polyurethane. It is also used in the preparation of cosmetics, hair colorings and skin lightening preparations. In the field of medicine, its spray is useful in helping sore throat.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, chloroform, ether, benzene, glycerol, acetone, carbon disulfide and aqueous alkali hydroxides.

Notes
Air and light sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and strong acids.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 40°C to 43°C
• Density: 1.071
• Boiling Point: 181°C
• Flash Point: 79°C (175°F)
• Odor: Sweet
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN1671
• Beilstein: 969616
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,7241
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,chloroform,ether,benzene,glycerol,acetone,carbon disulfide and aqueous alkali hydroxides.
• Formula Weight: 94.11
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Phenol, detached crystals

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Phenol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• 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/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : phenol

RUO – Research Use Only