2-Phenylphenol 4295240 223541970 2008-07-04T15:06:00Z VolkovBot 3035831 robot Adding: [[ja:オルソフェニルフェノール]] {{Chembox new | Name = 2-Phenylphenol | ImageFile = 2-Phenylphenol.svg <!-- | ImageSize = 150px --> | ImageName = 2-Phenylphenol | IUPACName = 2-phenylphenol | OtherNames = ''o''-phenylphenol<br />biphenylol<br />2-hydroxybiphenyl<br />orthophenyl phenol<br />''o''-xenol<br />orthoxenol | Section1 = {{Chembox Identifiers | CASNo = 90-43-7 | SMILES = OC1=CC=CC=C1C2=CC=CC=C2 }} | Section2 = {{Chembox Properties | Formula = C<sub>12</sub>H<sub>10</sub>O | MolarMass = 170.21 g/mol | Density = 1.293 g/cm³ | MeltingPt = 55.5-57.5 °C | BoilingPt = 280-284 °C }} }} '''2-Phenylphenol''', or ''o''-phenylphenol, is an [[organic compound]] that consists of two linked [[benzene]] rings and a [[phenol]]ic hydroxyl group. It is a white or buff-colored, flaky crystalline solid with a melting point of about 57 °C. It is a [[biocide]] used as a [[preservative]] under the trade names Dowicide, Torsite, Preventol, Nipacide and many others. ==Uses== The primary use of 2-phenylphenol is as an agricultural fungicide. It is generally applied post-harvest. It is a [[fungicide]] used for waxing [[citrus fruit]]s. As a [[food additive]], it has [[E number]] E231. It is also used for disinfection of seed boxes. It is a general surface [[disinfectant]], used in households, hospitals, nursing homes, farms, laundries, barber shops, and food processing plants. It can be used on fibers and other materials. It is used to [[sterilization (microbiology)|sterilize]] hospital and veterinary equipment. Other uses are in rubber industry and as a laboratory reagent. It is also used in the manufacture of other fungicides, dye stuffs, resins 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. It is one of the chemicals that the [[Hyperactive Children's Support Group]] recommends be eliminated from the diet of children. The sodium salt of orthophenyl phenol, sodium orthophenyl phenol, is a [[preservative]], used to treat the surface of [[citrus fruit]]s to prolong [[shelf life]]. As a [[food additive]], it has the [[E number]] E232. ==References== {{Citationstyle|date=September 2007}} <references/> * ''Merck Index'', 12th Edition, '''7458'''. *[http://nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/1439.pdf Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet] ==External links== *[http://www.scorecard.org/chemical-profiles/pesticides.tcl?edf_substance_id=90-43-7 List of brand name products which contain 2-phenylphenol] {{DEFAULTSORT:Phenylphenol, 2-}} [[Category:Phenols]] [[Category:Household chemicals]] [[Category:Fungicides]] [[Category:Antiseptics]] [[Category:Fumigants]] [[Category:Preservatives]] [[de:2-Phenylphenol]] [[hu:Ortofenil-fenol]] [[ja:オルソフェニルフェノール]]