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Phenol

Phenol chemical structure
CAS Number108-95-2
FormulaC6H5OH
Mol. Weight94.11 g/mol

What is Phenol?

Phenol is a chemical compound with CAS number 108-95-2 and molecular formula C6H5OH. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Linear Formula

C6H5OH

Molecular Weight

94.11 g/mol

Grade

purum

Assay/Purity

≥96.0% (calc. on dry substance, T)

Impurities

~10% water

Boiling Point

182 °C(lit.)

Density

1.071 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
GHS06GHS06
GHS08GHS08
GHS09GHS09
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301 + H311-H314-H330-H341-H373-H411

Precautionary Statements

P260-P273-P280-P284-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Melting Point

40-42 °C(lit.)

Anion Traces

sulfate (SO42-): ≤50 mg/kg

Cation Traces

Al: ≤5 mg/kg
As: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Ba: ≤5 mg/kg
Bi: ≤5 mg/kg
Ca: ≤10 mg/kg
Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
Co: ≤5 mg/kg
Cr: ≤5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤5 mg/kg
K: ≤50 mg/kg
Li: ≤5 mg/kg
Mg: ≤5 mg/kg
Mn: ≤5 mg/kg
Mo: ≤5 mg/kg
Na: ≤50 mg/kg
Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
Sr: ≤5 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg

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