Phenol

C₆H₅OH

IUPAC: Phenol

CAS: 108-95-2

Visão geral

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

Composição

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

Composição elemental

C
76,6%
O
17,0%

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Causes chemical burns

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)O

Propriedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Massa molar
94,11 g/mol
Densidade
1,0700 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
40,5 °C
Ponto de ebulição
181,7 °C
Solubilidade
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).