- Chemical Name:Phenol
- CAS Number:108-95-2
- Functions:Intermediate, Pain Reliever, Solvent
- Chemical Family:Phenols & Phenolics
- Synonyms:Benzenol, Carbolic Acid, Hydroxybenzene, Monohydroxybenzene, Monophenol, Oxybenzene, Phenic Acid, Phenyl Alcohol, Phenyl Hydroxide, Phenylic Acid, Phenylic Alcohol, PhOH
Cepsa Chemicals Phenol is a product derived from the splitting of cumene hydroperoxide with sulfuric acid. Cumene itself is obtained through the catalytic alkylation of benzene with propylene, utilizing a solid bed catalyst. The main application of phenol lies in the production of bisphenol A (BPA), which serves as an intermediate in the manufacturing of polycarbonate and epoxy resins. Phenol also plays a role in producing caprolactam in the Nylon 6 route and is utilized in various applications, including the construction industry for insulation, laminates, and coatings, as well as in disinfectants, medicinal products, food additives, and more.