phenol

C₆H₆O
100%
Structural formula of phenol

phenol, benzenol, hydroxybenzene

Phenol occurs as transparent crystals with a sweet-ish odor and disinfectant properties. Can cause chemical burns.

H301H311H314H331H341H373P261P280P301+P310P305+P351+P338P310
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Physical characteristics

Molecular mass 94.1
Density 1.07 kg/m³
Melting point 40.5 ℃105 ℉314 K 
Boiling point 182 ℃359 ℉455 K 
Flash point 78.9 ℃174 ℉352 K 
Partition coeff. (logP) 1.48
Solubility (water)0.0882 mol/L8.3 g/L 

Reactions using phenol


Compound added to the database on February 13, 2020, last modified on September 3, 2022.