2-Phenylphenol

Product name: 2-Phenylphenol
CAS No.: 90-43-7
Molecular Formula: C12H10O
Molar mass: 170.21 g/mol
Application:
 2-Phenylphenol is a preservative, used to treat the surface of citrus fruits to prolong shelf life. As a food additive, it has the E number E232.
Product Description:
 2-Phenylphenol, or biphenyl-2-ol, is an organic compound that consists of two linked benzene rings and a phenolic 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.