Phenol
[CAS# 108-95-2]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Synthetic anti-infective drugs >> Disinfectant antiseptic
• Name: Phenol
• Synonyms: Hydroxybenzene
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₆O
• Molecular Weight: 94.11
• CAS Registry Number: 108-95-2
• EC Number: 203-632-7
• FEMA: 3223

Properties

• Density: 1.07
• Melting point: 40-42 °C
• Boiling point: 182 °C
• Refractive index: 1.5418
• Flash point: 79 °C
• Water solubility: 8 g/100 mL

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS06;GHS08;GHS05 Danger
• Risk Statements: H341-H331-H311-H301-H373-H314
• Safety Statements: S28A;S36/37;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	1	H370
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	2	H371
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	1	H372
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H330
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	1B	H340
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1B	H360
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	1B	H341
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312

• Transport Information: UN 1671; UN 2312; UN 2821