Phenol, MP Biomedicals™

Description

Phenol, Ultra Pure Grade, White Solid

• 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.

Specifications

• CAS: 108-95-2
• Density: 1.071g/mL at 25°C (Lit.)
• Color: White
• Melting Point: 182°C (literature)
• Boiling Point: 182°C (Literature)
• Flash Point: 174.2°F/79°C (Lit.)
• Molecular Formula: C6H6O
• MDL Number: MFCD00002143
• UN Number: r
• Beilstein: 969616
• Quantity: 500g
• Synonym: Hydroxybenzene, Carbolic acid, Phenic acid, Phenylic acid
• Residue after Evaporation: <0.05%
• Solubility Information: Soluble in aqueous solution (5% - clear, colorless solution).
• InChI Key: ISWSIDIOOBJBQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OC1=CC=CC=C1
• IUPAC Name: phenol
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 94.11
• Physical Form: Solid
• Percent Purity: 0.999
• Vapor Density: 3.24 (vs air)(Lit.)
• Vapor Pressure: 0.09 psi (55°C); 0.36 mmHg (20°C)(Lit.)
• Assay: Ultra Puregrade

Safety and Handling

storageNote1 : Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C), store under nitrogen.