2-Phenylphenol
| 2-Phenylphenol | |
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| Chemical name | 2-phenylphenol |
| Other names | o-phenylphenol biphenylol 2-hydroxybiphenyl |
| Chemical formula | C12H14O |
| Molecular mass | 170.21 g/mol |
| CAS number | [90-43-7] |
| Density | 1.293 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 55.5-57.5 °C |
| Boiling point | 280-284 °C |
| SMILES | OC1=CC=CC=C1C2=CC=CC=C2 |
| Disclaimer and references | |
2-Phenylphenol, or o-phenylphenol, is an organic compound that consists of two linked benzene rings and a phenolic hydroxyl group. It is a white or buff-colored, flaky crystalline solid with a melting point of about 57 °C.
The primary use of 2-phenylphenol is as an agricultural fungicide. It is generally applied post-harvest. It is also used in the manufacture of other fungicides, dye stuffs, and rubber chemicals.
2-Phenylphenol is found in low concentrations in some household products such as spray disinfectants and aerosol or spray underarm deodorants.
Eye contact can cause severe irritation and burns with possible eye damage. For some individuals, 2-phenylphenol can also irritate the skin.
References
- Merck Index, 12th Edition, 7458.
- Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet