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In 2023–2024, the leading exporters of Phenol (CAS 108-95-2) were South Korea, the United States, and Taiwan, collectively accounting for over 40% of global exports; major importers included China, Germany, and Mexico, with China remaining the largest single market. Phenol prices have shown increased volatility since mid-2023, correlating with shifts in export volumes from U.S. and South Korean producers amid changing feedstock costs and regional demand fluctuations in polymer and resin manufacturing.
Phenol is a white crystalline solid at room temperature with a distinct sweet, acrid odor and moderate volatility; it melts at 43 °C and boils at 182 °C. It is an aromatic organic compound and one of the simplest hydroxybenzenes, widely classified as a key chemical intermediate. Phenol serves primarily as a precursor in the synthesis of bisphenol A (for polycarbonates and epoxy resins), caprolactam (for nylon-6), alkylphenols, and phenolic resins. Its major application areas include polymer manufacturing, adhesives, laminates, and coatings, with smaller-volume uses in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and disinfectants.
Phenol is an important organic chemical raw material, widely used in the production of phenolic resin and bisphenol A, in which bisphenol A is important raw material for polycarbonate, epoxy resin, polysulfone resin and other plastics. In some cases the phenol is used to produce iso-octylphenol, isononylphenol, or isododecylphenol through addition reaction with long-chain olefins such as diisobutylene, tripropylene, tetra-polypropylene and the like, which are used in production of nonionic surfactants. In addition, it can also be used as an important raw material for caprolactam, adipic acid, dyes, medicines, pesticides and plastic additives and rubber auxiliaries.
Phenol is commonly known as carbolic acid. The chemical properties of phenol are very active, and it turns to reddish crystals in the air or in contact with any impurities. It absorbs the moisture in the air and gradually liquefies in the air. Phenol is slightly soluble in water, soluble in benzene, alkaline solution and organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, chloroform, glycerol, etc. Phenol is weakly acidic and reacts with base to form salt. It appears blue when being dissolved in ferric chloride solution.
This chemical is included in Basic Chemicals - Propylene Industry. See more about what is Phenol and Phenol SDS information.
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