Phenol

C₆H₅OH

IUPAC: Phenol

CAS: 108-95-2

Descripción general

Phenol (carbolic acid) was the first surgical antiseptic used by Joseph Lister in 1865. It is now used primarily in plastics production.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×6
6,4%
C
Carbon ×6
76,6%
O
Oxygen ×1
17,0%

Usos

  • • BPA/phenolic resin production
  • • Nylon precursor
  • • Disinfectant
  • • Aspirin synthesis

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Joseph Lister's use of phenol as a surgical antiseptic in 1865 revolutionized surgery

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Causes chemical burns

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)O

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
94,11 g/mol
Densidad
1,0700 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
40,5 °C
Punto de ebullición
181,7 °C
Solubilidad
83 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
94,0419
XLogP
1,5
TPSA
20,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
46,0

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Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

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Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phenol?
Phenol (C₆H₅OH) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Phenol.
What is the molecular weight of Phenol?
Phenol has a molar mass of 94.11 g/mol.
What state is Phenol at room temperature?
Phenol is a solid at room temperature.
Is Phenol organic or inorganic?
Phenol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Phenol?
Phenol (C₆H₅OH) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).