PHENOL
PHENOL Molecular biology
No stabilizerStore at 2-8°C
Short Name: PHENOL
Synonym: Hydroxybenzene; carbolic acid
Basic Details
Article No.
LG3465
Grade
Molecular biology
Purity
99.5%
CAS No.
108-95-2
HS Code
2907.1110
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
Colorless to light pink
Odour
Medicinal Sweet odor
pH value
6
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
40 - 42°C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
715°C
Flash point [°C]
79°C
Boiling point [°C]
182°C
Vapour pressure [20°C]
0.5 hPa at 20°C
Density [g/cm3]
1.07
Solubility in water [% weight]
1 g/15 ml of water
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
1.46
Explosion limits -upper [%]
8.60%
Explosion limits -lower [%]
1.70%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
White crystals or crystalline flakes ( turns pink on exposure to air and light)
Assay
Min 99.5%
Solubility
5% aq. solution clear & colourless
Melting point
40 - 41°C
pH (5% solution in water)
4.5 - 6.0
Non volatile matter
Max 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.0005%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.0001%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.0001%
Water (H2O)
Max 0.5%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS05, GHS06, GHS08
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
1671
IMCO Class No.
6.1
Packing Group
II
Hazardous Statement
H301-H311-H314-H331-H341-H373
Precaution Statement
P261-P280-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P310