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Phenol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Hydroxybenzene
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅OH
• CAS Number: 108-95-2
• Molecular Weight: 94.11
• Beilstein: 969616
• MDL number: MFCD00002143
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750800
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• vapor density: 3.24 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 0.09 psi ( 55 °C); 0.36 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• API family: salicylic acid, guaiacol, hexylresorcinol
• autoignition temp.: 1319 °F
• expl. lim.: 8.6 %
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• bp: 182 °C (lit.)
• mp: 40-42 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.071 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: Oc1ccccc1
• InChI: 1S/C6H6O/c7-6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5,7H
• InChI key: ISWSIDIOOBJBQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Phenol, aromatic alcohol, is extensively employed in various industrial processes, consumer products, and pharmaceutical applications.
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets, have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Phenol USP reference standard suitable for use in specified USP compendial quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard stock, standard, Peak identification, and system suitability solution during the assay and impurity analysis by using liquid and gas chromatography in conjunction with UV and Flame ionization detectors according to the below monographs of united states pharmacopeia (USP) :

• Camphorated Phenol Topical Gel
• Salicylic Acid
• Magnesium Salicylate
• Sodium Salicylate

Phenol USP standard may be used as a pharmaceutical primary standard to determine the levels of the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations by titrimetry technique.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS06,GHS08,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301 + H311 + H331 - H314 - H341 - H373 - H411
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Muta. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT RE 2
• Storage Class Code: 6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 177.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 81 °C - closed cup