Phenol
Formula: C
6
H
5
OH
mol.wt.=
94.11
mp=
40-42°C
bp=
182°C
Common synonym:
Carbolic acid
Water: 1 g in 15 mL; Benzene: 1 g in 12 mL; Very soluble in alcohol, dichloromethane, ether. Almost insoluble in hexane.
Solubility
Highly toxic. Corrosive. Prone to redden on exposure to air. Waste disposal: Mix in a combustible solvent for incineration.
Safety
