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Phenol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Hydroxybenzene

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Linear Formula:
C6H5OH
CAS Number:
108-95-2
Molecular Weight:
94.11
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
969616
MDL number:
MFCD00002143
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750800
NACRES:
NA.24

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

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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.

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Danger

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

6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk_germany

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flash_point_f

177.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

81 °C - closed cup

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