Chemical Formula: C?H?OH
Molecular Weight: 94.11 g/mol

Description:
Phenol is a colorless to light pink crystalline solid or liquid with a distinct aromatic odor. It is moderately soluble in water and highly soluble in alcohol, ether, and organic solvents.
Phenol is an important aromatic organic compound used as a raw material and intermediate in the manufacture of resins, plastics, pharmaceuticals, dyes, and disinfectants.

It exhibits acidic, antiseptic, and reactive hydroxyl properties, making it a key component in both industrial and laboratory chemical syntheses.

Applications

Chemical & Resin Industry:

• Primary raw material for phenolic resins (Bakelite), bisphenol-A, caprolactam, and alkylphenols.

Pharmaceuticals:

• Used in antiseptics, throat lozenges, and local anesthetics (in controlled formulations).

Dyes & Explosives:

• Intermediate in the production of azo dyes, picric acid, and other specialty chemicals.

Laboratory Reagent:

• Used as a disinfectant and analytical reagent in chemical laboratories.

Textile & Cosmetic Uses (Limited):

• Acts as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in certain industrial-grade formulations.