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carbolic acid; phenylic acid; phenic acid; benzophenol; hydroxybenzene; oxybenzene; monohydroxybenzene
 
carbolic acid; phenylic acid; phenic acid; benzophenol; hydroxybenzene; oxybenzene; monohydroxybenzene
 
 
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|phenol.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
 
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== Risks ==
  
== Other Properties ==
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* Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.  LD50 = 530 mg/kg 
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* It is readily absorbed through the skin and causes severe burns. 
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* Combustible. Flash point = 79  (174 F) 
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* Fisher Scientific: [https://beta-static.fishersci.com/content/dam/fishersci/en_US/documents/programs/education/regulatory-documents/sds/chemicals/chemicals-p/S25463.pdf SDS]
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  
 
Soluble in water, ethanol, chloroform, ether, glycerol, carbon disulfide, oils, dilute alkalis.
 
Soluble in water, ethanol, chloroform, ether, glycerol, carbon disulfide, oils, dilute alkalis.
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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== Resources and Citations ==
 
 
Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.  LD50 = 530 mg/kg 
 
 
 
It is readily absorbed through the skin and causes severe burns. 
 
 
 
Combustible. Flash point = 79  (174 F) 
 
 
 
Mallinckrodt Baker: [http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/p1949.htm MSDS]
 
 
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
  
 
* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
 
* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)

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Absorption and fluorescence emission spectra

Description

Colorless or white acicular crystals with a characteristic odor. Phenol was discovered in coal-tar by Runge. It is used in the production of dyes and resins. Phenol is also used as an Disinfectant and Fungicide; it has been added to paints and glues as a preservative and odorant.

Synonyms and Related Terms

carbolic acid; phenylic acid; phenic acid; benzophenol; hydroxybenzene; oxybenzene; monohydroxybenzene

Chemical structure

Phenol.jpg

Risks

  • Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. LD50 = 530 mg/kg
  • It is readily absorbed through the skin and causes severe burns.
  • Combustible. Flash point = 79 (174 F)
  • Fisher Scientific: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in water, ethanol, chloroform, ether, glycerol, carbon disulfide, oils, dilute alkalis.

Composition C6H5OH
CAS 108-95-2
Melting Point 43 C
Density 1.071 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt.=94.11
Refractive Index 1.5425
Boiling Point 182 C

Resources and Citations

  • Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
  • Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
  • Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979