Phenol

C₆H₅OH

IUPAC: Phenol

CAS: 108-95-2

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

C
76,6%
O
17,0%

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Causes chemical burns

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)O

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
solid
Masse molaire
94,11 g/mol
Densité
1,0700 g/cm³
Point de fusion
40,5 °C
Point d'ébullition
181,7 °C
Solubilité
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

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).