Phenol, Ultra Pure (MP Biomedicals80067-), MP Biomedicals

• Phenol is useful for extraction of viral, plasmid and phage DNAs, and to solubilize and dissociate proteins.
• It is used as a general disinfectant, either in solution or mixed with slaked lime, etc., for toilets, stables, cesspools, floors, drains, etc.; for the manufacture of colorless or light-colored artificial resins, many medical and industrial organic compounds and dyes; as a reagent in chemical analysis.
• Aqueous solutions are used as topical anesthetic; topical antiseptic; topical antipruritic. Phenol is used in DNA extractions for removing protein.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

108-95-2

Molecular Formula

C6H6O

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

94.11

MDL Number

MFCD00002143

InChI Key

ISWSIDIOOBJBQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

Hydroxybenzene, Carbolic acid, Phenic acid, Phenylic acid

IUPAC Name

phenol

SMILES

OC1=CC=CC=C1

Melting Point

182°C (literature)

Color

White

Density

1.071g/mL at 25°C (Lit.)

Boiling Point

182°C (Literature)

Flash Point

174.2°F/79°C (Lit.)

Quantity

500 g

UN Number

r

Residue after Evaporation

<0.05%

Beilstein

969616

Solubility Information

Soluble in aqueous solution (5% - clear, colorless solution).

Vapor Density

3.24 (vs air)(Lit.)

Vapor Pressure

0.09 psi (55°C); 0.36 mmHg (20°C)(Lit.)

Percent Purity

0.999

Physical Form

Solid

Assay

Ultra Puregrade

storageNote1

Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C), store under nitrogen.

storageNote1

Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C), store under nitrogen.