Phenol
Phenol is an aromatic organic compound with the molecular formula C6H5OH. It is a white crystalline solid that is volatile. It is mildly acidic and requires careful handling due to its propensity for causing chemical burns.
Applications
The major uses of crude phenol, consuming two thirds of its production, involve its conversion to precursors to plastics. Phenol major uses involve its conversion to plastics or related materials. Phenol and its chemical derivatives are key for building polycarbonates, epoxies, Bakelite, nylon, detergents, herbicides such as phenoxy herbicides, and numerous pharmaceutical drugs. Phenol is used in manufacture of Bisphenol- A which is precursor to polycarbonates and epoxide resins. Phenol is also used in manufacture of phenolic resins like Bakelite . In manufacture of cyclohexanone which is precursor to Nylon. Intermediate to pharma drugs like aspirin, analgesics and herbicides. In making industrial paint strippers, cosmetics and in surgical procedures. It is primarily used to synthesize plasticsand related materials. Phenol and its chemical derivatives are essential for production of polycarbonates, epoxies, Bakelite, nylon, detergents, herbicides such as phenoxy herbicides, and numerous pharmaceutical drugs.
Product Specification
| Packaging Type | Tanker, Drum |
| Brand | Local and Imported |
| Appearance | White Crystals |
| Molecular Weight | 94.11 g/mole |
| Boiling Point | 181.75 oC |
| Flash Point | 79.4 oC |
| Melting Point | 40.91 oC |
| Specific Gravity | 1.071 (Water = 1) |
| Vapor Pressure | 30.35 mmHg (@ 25 oC) |
| Vapor Density | 3.24 (Air = 1) |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
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