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Phenol
Phenol (Product Code: SCI-509/219) is an analytical reagent grade aromatic compound, also called carbolic acid, used for functional-group tests, organic preparations and studies of weak acidity in college and senior school chemistry laboratories. It is supplied as a 100 g pack with its MSDS, and because it is corrosive and absorbed through the skin, stores keep it under controlled access. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, a source of chemistry lab equipment in India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Also known as | Carbolic acid |
| Pack size | 100 g |
| MSDS | Supplied with the product |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCI-509/219 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Phenol Used For?
Phenol is the reference compound for the classic tests on a hydroxyl group attached to a benzene ring. A drop of neutral iron(III) chloride turns its solution violet, and bromine water is decolourised at once with a white precipitate of tribromophenol, showing how strongly the ring is activated. Students also see that phenol dissolves in sodium hydroxide but does not fizz with sodium carbonate, which separates it from carboxylic acids.
College courses use it to prepare phenolphthalein and azo dyes and to study electrophilic substitution, so it is a standard item when a department orders from its lab chemicals supplier. Phenol is toxic and corrosive, passes quickly through skin and can cause severe burns that may not hurt at first, so handle it only with chemical-resistant gloves, goggles and a lab coat, with plenty of water close by. Store it tightly closed and away from light, since the crystals gradually turn pink as they oxidise.
Supplier
ScienceLab, the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, supplies Phenol to college and school laboratories along with the protective equipment and test reagents used with it. The company operates from Ambala, Haryana, and handles enquiries from institutions, research groups and dealers in India and international markets. Company background is on the ScienceLab profile page.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Identification tests and safe handling of Phenol call for these reagents and protective items:
- Ferric Chloride Anhydrous — gives the violet colour that identifies phenols.
- Bromine (Water Bromine) — produces the white tribromophenol precipitate.
- Sodium Hydroxide — dissolves phenol to demonstrate its weak acidity.
- Sodium Carbonate — shows that phenol, unlike carboxylic acids, releases no carbon dioxide.
- Gloves, Chemical Resistant — essential skin protection whenever phenol is handled.
Explore the Laboratory Equipment category for more reagents and glassware.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Phenol identified in the laboratory?
Phenol is identified by two quick tests: neutral iron(III) chloride gives a violet colour, and bromine water is decolourised with a white precipitate of tribromophenol. Together with its solubility in sodium hydroxide but not sodium carbonate, these tests distinguish phenol from alcohols and carboxylic acids.
Why is Phenol called carbolic acid?
Phenol was first obtained from coal tar and named carbolic acid because it behaves as a weak acid, losing a hydrogen ion from its hydroxyl group more easily than alcohols do. It is still too weak to react with carbonates, which makes a useful classroom comparison.
What pack size is Phenol supplied in?
Phenol (SCI-509/219) is supplied as a 100 g pack of analytical reagent grade together with its MSDS. Colleges running organic practicals for several student groups can request multiple packs in one quotation.
What should I do if Phenol touches the skin?
If Phenol contacts the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash the area at once with plenty of water, then seek medical attention, because phenol is absorbed quickly and can cause serious burns and poisoning. Follow the first-aid section of the MSDS and keep it posted wherever phenol is used.
How should Phenol be stored?
Store Phenol in its tightly closed container in a cool, dark, locked chemical cabinet away from oxidising agents, because it absorbs moisture and turns pink as it slowly oxidises in air and light. Keep it out of students' reach when it is not in use.
What is the shelf life of Phenol?
Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions, so we do not state a fixed period for Phenol. Ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted, and check that the crystals are not strongly discoloured before use.
Who supplies the Phenol listed here?
The Phenol listed here is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, which sources reagents for college, school and research laboratories and for dealers in India and international markets, and prepares quotations on request.
Request a Quote
To order Phenol, share the number of 100 g packs, your delivery location and any gloves or test reagents you want quoted through our contact page, or use the enquiry cart to send the complete list. We will reply with a quotation and packing information for corrosive chemicals.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
