Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin

(C₇H₆O₂)ₙ

IUPAC: Phenol-formaldehyde resin

CAS: 9003-35-4

Overview

Bakelite, the first fully synthetic plastic, is a phenol-formaldehyde resin invented in 1907. It launched the Age of Plastics and is still used in electrical insulators.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 7 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×6
5.7%
C
Carbon ×7
79.2%
O
Oxygen ×2
30.2%

Uses

  • • Electrical insulator
  • • Brake pad binder
  • • Billiard balls
  • • Circuit board substrate

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Bakelite was the first fully synthetic plastic, invented by Leo Baekeland in 1907

Safety

  • ⚠ Formaldehyde release on heating

Properties

Type
polymer
State
solid
Molar Mass
106.12 g/mol
Density
1.2500 g/cm³
Solubility
insoluble

Related Compounds

Cellulose

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Epoxy Resin DGEBA

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Kevlar

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

Nomex

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

Polyacrylonitrile

(C₃H₃N)ₙ

Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

Polyethylene

(C₂H₄)ₙ

Polyethylene Terephthalate

(C₁₀H₈O₄)ₙ

Polyhydroxybutyrate

(C₄H₆O₂)ₙ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin?
Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin ((C₇H₆O₂)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Phenol-formaldehyde resin.
What is the molecular weight of Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin?
Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin has a molar mass of 106.12 g/mol.
What state is Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin at room temperature?
Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin is a solid at room temperature.
Is Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin organic or inorganic?
Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin?
Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin ((C₇H₆O₂)ₙ) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).