Phenol

Phenol:Industrial phenol; hydroxybenzene; phenol; solid phenol; phenol crystal; phenol, phenol. In the air or encountering unclean substances, it gradually turns into reddish crystals. It has a special smell, is poisonous and highly corrosive.

Use:Used in the manufacture of phenolic resin, bisphenol A, pesticide fungicide salicylic acid, herbicide 2,4-D, explosive picric acid, etc. In addition, this product is also a raw material for manufacturing nylon, epoxy resin, coatings, paints, perfumes, synthetic detergents, and plasticizers. It can prepare chemical products and intermediates such as phenolic resin, caprolactam, bisphenol A, salicylic acid, picric acid, pentachlorophenol, 2,4-D, adipic acid, phenolphthalein N-acetoethoxyaniline, etc. Raw materials, alkylphenols, synthetic fibers, plastics, synthetic rubber, medicines, pesticides, perfumes, dyes, coatings and oil refining industries have important uses. In addition, phenol can also be used as a solvent, experimental reagent and disinfectant.

Properties

Phenol, liquid appears as a colorless liquid when pure, otherwise pink or red. Combustible. Flash point 175°F. Must be heated before ignition may occur easily. Vapors are heavier than air. Corrosive to skin but because of anesthetic qualities will numb rather than burn. Upon contact skin may turn white. May be lethal by skin absorption. Does not react with water. Stable in normal transportation. Reactive with various chemicals and may be corrosive to lead, aluminum and its alloys, certain plastics, and rubber. Freezing point about 105°F. Density 8.9 lb / gal. Used to make plastics, adhesives and other chemicals.

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Phenol