| CAS ID | 90-43-7 |
|---|---|
| IUPAC Name | 1,1'-biphenyl]-2-ol |
| Molecular Formula | C12H10O |
| Molecular Weight | |
| SMILES | OC1=CC=CC=C1C1=CC=CC=C1 |
| CAS ID | 90-43-7 |
|---|---|
| IUPAC Name | 1,1'-biphenyl]-2-ol |
| Molecular Formula | C12H10O |
| Molecular Weight | |
| SMILES | OC1=CC=CC=C1C1=CC=CC=C1 |
| 7017 |
Synonym: 2-hydroxybiphenyl, o-phenylphenol, biphenyl-2-ol, 2-biphenylol, o-hydroxybiphenyl, 2-hydroxydiphenyl, o-hydroxydiphenyl, phenylphenol, biphenylol, 1,1′-biphenyl-2-ol
| pH | 11.2 to 11.6 (1% H2O soln.) |
| Melting Point | 59°C |
| Boiling Point | 286°C |
| Color | White |
| UN Number | 3077 |
| Formula Weight | 170.21 |
| Physical Form | Crystal-Powder at 20°C |
| Chemical Name or Material | 2-Phenylphenol |
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It is an organic compound used widely as a disinfectant, preservative, and chemical intermediate. It exists in two isomeric forms, with 2-phenylphenol being the most commercially significant due to its potent antimicrobial properties.
The phenylphenol chemical is commonly used in surface disinfectants, industrial cleaners, and food packaging. It helps prevent the growth of bacteria, mold, and fungi, especially in medical and agricultural settings.
The chemical formula of phenylphenol is C12H10O. This represents a molecule composed of 12 carbon atoms, 10 hydrogen atoms, and 1 oxygen atom.
The phenylphenol boiling and melting points are approximately 279°C and 57–59°C, respectively. These thermal properties make it versatile and manageable across various processing conditions.
The chemical name of the phenylphenol is 2-Phenylphenol (also known as o-phenylphenol). It indicates that a phenyl group is attached to the second position of a phenol ring.
