Ortho Phenyl Phenol (OPP)

About Ortho Phenyl Phenol (OPP)

Biocide Ortho Phenyl Phenol is used as a surface disinfectant and is added as an ingredient in the formulation of floor & glass cleaners, medicinal soaps & liquids, and underarm sprays or deodorants. It has the chemical formula C12H10O and molecular weight of 170.21 g/mol with the boiling point range of 280 to 284 degree Celsius. This alcohol compound also finds its application as fungicide in food packaging and for the surface treatment of citrus fruits for extending their shelf life.

Technical Details:

1) Synonyms : 2-phenylphenol, o-phenylphenol biphenylol, 2-hydroxybiphenyl, orthophenyl phenol, o-xenol,  orthoxenol
2) Molecular formula : C₁₂H₁₀O
3) Molar mass : 170.21 g/mol
4) Density : 1.293 g/cm3
5) Melting point : 55.5°c -57.5°c
6) Boiling point : 280°c -284°c
7) Assay : 98% min

User:

1) Adhesives & Glues
2) Biocide
3) Rubber chemicals
4) Wood Preservatives
5) Flame Retardants
6) Construction Material & Concrete additives
7) Cosmetics
8) Carrier / Printing Thickener
9) Dyes
10) Fungicidal treatments in construction material
11) Textile Auxiliaries
12) Treatment of Bitumen Isolation coverings
13) Plastic additives such as heat stabilizers
14) Preservation for Whole Citrus Fruits