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Phenol
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Phenol |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Phenol;Carbolic acid;Hydroxybenzene |
| Chinese name | 苯酚 |
| Chinese synonyms | 石炭酸;羟基苯;酚 |
| Chemical category | Aromatics |
| CAS No. | 108-95-2 |
| EINECS No. | 203-632-7 |
| Molecular formula | C6H6O |
| Molecular weight | 94.11 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.1%; color (molten, Pt-Co) ≤20; residue on evaporation ≤0.01%
Performance characteristics
Colorless to pale pink crystalline solid or liquid (above 41°C), soluble in water and most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Bisphenol A production, phenolic resin, caprolactam, herbicides, pharmaceuticals, disinfectant