Hydrated Phenol
Rs 87 per Kg + GSt as applicable
(Also known as Phenol Crystals, Carbolic Acid Solution, or Phenol 90% / 88% Aqueous Solution)
Category:
Organic Compound / Disinfectant / Chemical Intermediate
Description:
Hydrated Phenol is a mixture of crystalline phenol and water, typically containing 88–90% phenol by weight. It appears as a colorless to faintly pink liquid or semi-solid at room temperature with a distinctive phenolic odor. It is widely used as a disinfectant, antiseptic, preservative, and chemical intermediate in resin and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Hydrated phenol offers easier handling than pure crystalline phenol due to its lower melting point and improved flow properties.
Applications:
1. Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Used as an antiseptic, disinfectant, and local anesthetic in diluted form. Intermediate for salicylic acid, aspirin, phenolic antiseptics, and other drugs.
2. Chemical Industry Raw material for phenolic resins, bisphenol A, caprolactam, alkylphenols, and plasticizers.
3. Laboratory & Research Used as a reagent in DNA extraction, sample preservation, and analytical chemistry.
4. Disinfectants & Cleaners Ingredient in industrial germicides and household cleaning agents (controlled concentrations).
Technical Details:
Chemical Name - Phenol (Hydrated)
Chemical Formula - C₆H₅OH + h4O
Phenol Content - 88–90%
Molecular Weight - 94.11 g/mol
Appearance - Colorless to slightly pink liquid or crystalline mass
Odor - Characteristic phenolic odor
Boiling Point - ~181.7 °C (pure phenol)
Melting Point - ~15–25 °C (hydrated form)
Flash Point - 79 °C (closed cup)
Density (at 25 °C) - 1.07 g/cm³
Solubility - Miscible with water, alcohol, ether
pH (1% solution) - 5.5–6.5
Purity - ≥ 88% phenol by weight
HS Code - 2907 11 00
Stability - Stable under normal storage conditions
Packaging:
200 kg HDPE Drums
IBC Tanks (1000 L)
Bulk Tankers (on request)
Smaller packs (5 kg / 25 kg) for laboratory or pharmaceutical use
Storage & Handling:
Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated conditions away from heat and sunlight. Avoid contact with skin — phenol is toxic and corrosive. Use with appropriate PPE (gloves, goggles, respirator). Containers should remain tightly closed to prevent crystallization or contamination.