CEH: Phenol

Jul 2020. Phenol is an aromatic organic compound derived from benzene, which is produced naturally and synthesized as a manufactured, high-volume chemical. It is predominantly used in the production of bisphenol A (BPA), which accounts for nearly half of phenol consumption worldwide; in turn, BPA is the precursor for notable plastics such as polycarbonate and epoxy resins. Phenol is also utilized in the production of phenolic resins which relies heavily on the construction industry, as well as in the production of caprolactam, which is used in the manufacture of nylon 6 and other synthetic fibers. Smaller end uses from phenol include alkylphenol and polyphenol oxidase (PPO)/orthoxylenol.

• Publish Date: 2020-07-07
• Chemical Focus: Aromatics and Fibers
• Number of Pages: 80
• Content Type: Report
• Delivery: Email with link to PDF file

• Global summary; regional coverage
• Producers with annual capacities and plant sites
• Consumption and five-year forecast by end-use application
• Price and production figures and trends
• Trade imports and exports

• Drive market research and commercial development
• Support competitive analysis, marketing and sales
• Inform merger and acquisition decisions