Preferred name | phenol |
Trivial Name | Phenol |
Short Description | hydroxybenzene |
Formula | C6 H6 O |
CAS Number | 108-95-2 |
FEMA Number | 3223 |
Flavis Number | 4.041 |
ECHA Number | 203-632-7 |
FDA UNII | 339NCG44TV |
Nikkaji Number | J2.873H |
Beilstein Number | 969616 |
MDL | MFCD00002143 |
COE Number | 11811 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 690 phenol |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 108-95-2 ; PHENOL |
Synonyms |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 108-95-2 |
Pubchem (cid): | 996 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134973339 |
Flavornet: | 108-95-2 |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
FDA Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances: | View |
CHEBI: | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
Golm Metabolome Database: | Search |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C00146 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB00228 |
FooDB: | FDB000893 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2907.11.0000 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Wikipedia: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 94.113021850586 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | |
Melting Point | 38 to 41°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 181 to 182°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 104 to 105°C @ 50 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.614 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 79.44 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.46 |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 2.616e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
Odor Type: Phenolic | |
phenolic, plastic, rubbery | |
General comment | At 0.01 % in dipropylene glycol. phenolic plastic rubber |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Other purposes | Antimicrobial agents, Denaturants, Deodorants |
Cosmetic purposes | Not used anymore |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
T - Toxic. | |
R 20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 34 - Causes burns. R 48 - Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure. R 68 - Possible risk of irreversible effects. S 01/02 - Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
Pictogram | |
Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 317 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. Vol. 32, Pg. 592, 1935. oral-mouse LD50 270 mg/kg Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 38(8), Pg. 6, 1973. intraperitoneal-rat LD50 127 mg/kg Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 41(6), Pg. 103, 1976. oral-cat LDLo 80 mg/kg "Abdernalden's Handbuch der Biologischen Arbeitsmethoden." Vol. 4, Pg. 1319, 1935. oral-dog LDLo 500 mg/kg "Abdernalden's Handbuch der Biologischen Arbeitsmethoden." Vol. 4, Pg. 1319, 1935. parenteral-frog LDLo 290 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD CARDIAC: OTHER CHANGES PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archiv fuer Experimentelle Pathologie und Pharmakologie. Vol. 166, Pg. 437, 1932. intraperitoneal-guinea pig LDLo 300 mg/kg "Handbook of Toxicology," 4 vols., Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Co., 1956-59Vol. 1, Pg. 228, 1955. oral-human LDLo 140 mg/kg SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): SWEATING: OTHER BEHAVIORAL: "HALLUCINATIONS, DISTORTED PERCEPTIONS" "Practical Toxicology of Plastics," Lefaux, R., Cleveland, OH, Chemical Rubber Co., 1968Vol. -, Pg. 329, 1968. oral-human LDLo 14000 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: CYANOSIS "Toxicology of Drugs and Chemicals," Deichmann, W.B., New York, Academic Press, Inc., 1969Vol. -, Pg. 463, 1969. oral-mammal (species unspecified) LD50 500 mg/kg Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 32(10), Pg. 25, 1988. intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 180 mg/kg Pharmacologist. Vol. 10, Pg. 172, 1968. intravenous-mouse LD50 112 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR Quarterly Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacology. Vol. 12, Pg. 212, 1939. intraperitoneal-rabbit LDLo 620 mg/kg Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 80, Pg. 233, 1944. intravenous-rabbit LDLo 180 mg/kg Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 80, Pg. 233, 1944. oral-rabbit LDLo 420 mg/kg Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 80, Pg. 233, 1944. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 630 mg/kg Union Carbide Data Sheet. Vol. 1/6/1966 subcutaneous-mouse LD50 344 mg/kg Industrial Health. Vol. 5, Pg. 143, 1967. skin-rat LD50 669 mg/kg KIDNEY, URETER, AND BLADDER: HEMATURIA SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): CUTANEOUS SENSITIZATION (EXPERIMENTAL): AFTER TOPICAL EXPOSURE BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR British Journal of Industrial Medicine. Vol. 27, Pg. 155, 1970. subcutaneous-rat LD50 460 mg/kg Toho Igakkai Zasshi. Journal of Medical Society of Toho University. Vol. 10, Pg. 1, 1963. subcutaneous-rabbit LDLo 620 mg/kg Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 80, Pg. 233, 1944. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
inhalation-mouse LC50 177 mg/m3 Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 41(6), Pg. 103, 1976. inhalation-rat LC50 316 mg/m3 Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 41(6), Pg. 103, 1976. |
Category: | |||
food contact resinous and polymeric coatings | |||
Recommendation for phenol usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 5.20 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 1.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 4 | |||
Click here to view publication 4 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 0.50000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 0.50000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 0.50000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 0.50000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 0.50000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 0.50000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 88, (FGE.88)[1] - Consideration of Phenol and Phenol Derivatives - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of phenol derivatives containing ring-alkyl, ring-alkoxy and side-chains with an oxygenated functional group (chemical group 25) when used as flavourings for all species View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the toxicological evaluation of phenol View page or View pdf |
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NIOSH International Chemical Safety Cards:search |
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Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System:Search |
AIDS Citations:Search |
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Carcinogenic Potency Database:Search |
EPA GENetic TOXicology:Search |
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):108-95-2 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :996 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
SCCNFP:opinion |
WISER:UN 1671 |
WGK Germany:2 |
phenol |
Chemidplus:0000108952 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:108-95-2 |