Phenol (chemical formula: C6H5OH, PhOH), also known as carbolic acid and hydroxybenzene, is the simplest phenolic organic compound and is a colorless needle-shaped crystal at room temperature. The molecule comprises a phenyl group (−C6H5) bonded to a hydroxy group (−OH). It is toxic, weakly acidic, easy to dissolve, and an important organic chemical raw material.
CAS: | 108-95-2 | UN: | 1671 |
Other Names: | Carbolic Acid, Hydroxybenzene, Phenolic Acid | Appearance: | colorless-to-yellow or light pink crystals with characteristic odor |
Density: | 1.06 g/cm³ | Melting point: | 41 °C |
Boiling point: | 182℃ | Flash point: | 79 ºC |
UN Hazard Class: | 3 | UN Pack Group: | II |
Molecular Formula: | C6H6O or C6H5OH |