Phenol

فينول

KindExcipient
ClassAntioxidants, chelators & preservatives — antimicrobial preservative (phenolic)
Synonymscarbolic acid, hydroxybenzene, phenic acid
Common uses / formsAntimicrobial preservative in parenterals (vaccines, insulins, allergen extracts) and topical antiseptic; typical 0.1-0.5%
PropertiesWhite to pink deliquescent crystalline mass, limited water solubility, pungent caustic; liquefied phenol (~90%) is a separate handling form; turns pink on oxidation
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsChina, EU, USA, India
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesCaustic/corrosive, strict handling; bulk phenol is a large-volume cumene-process commodity but pharma grade needs tight impurity control; distinguish crystalline vs liquefied phenol
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Phenol — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-phenol.html