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Phenol

Catalog #    Size
IB05160        100 g
IB05162        250g
IB05164        500g

Physical Specifications

Formula Weight            94.11
Molecular Formula            C6H6O
Purity                     >99.0%
Heavy Metal Content             <0.01%
Moisture                 <0.5%
pH (saturated)                 5.5 ± 0.5
A330-350                     <0.1
A405                     <0.015
A510                     <0.001

Molecular Biology Specifications
Saturation/Extraction Assay        Pass
Ligation/Recut Assay             Pass
Accelerated Shelf Life Assay        Pass

Recommended Use
IBI provides redistilled crystalline phenol for use in nucleic acid purification. Allow contents to equilibrate to room temperature before opening. Melt at temperatures no greater than 50C, before saturating with a volume of water or buffer equal to the specified weight of phenol. If buffer equilibration is desired, only amounts to be immediately used should be saturated. The rate of oxidation and formation of breakdown products increases as pH increases. Oxidized phenol appears yellow or pink in color, and should NOT be used.
Example:    For 100 g of phenol use 100 mL of water or buffer. To purify 400 ml of sample, add 400 ml of saturated phenol.

Storage
IBI phenol is prepared from ultra-pure phenol double-distilled under nitrogen. The product is packaged under nitrogen for maximum stability. Store crystalline phenol at -20oC. After saturating, store at +4oC and keep tightly sealed.

Warning
Poison! Corrosive. May be harmful if swallowed. Avoid inhalation of vapors. Use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing; may cause severe burns. Wash all areas of contact with copious amounts of water. See Material Safety Data Sheet for additional information.