Phenol B (CED0000405)

Phenol B is an organic compound with the chemical formula C19H23NO4 and an average molecular weight of 329.40 g/mol. Phenol B belongs to the 4-alkoxyphenols, a subclass of phenols within the organic compounds. It is further categorized under the superclass of benzenoids. The compound has been identified in or released from 13 recorded sources across several industrial and consumer sectors. Within the electrical and electronic equipment sector, it is found in cell phones, capacitors, batteries, printed circuit boards, wires and cables, and one additional source. It is present in textiles, leather and furnishings, specifically in synthetic textiles as well as carpets and rugs. In the food, food processing and cookware sector, it is associated with food packaging, while in the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector, it is found in medical devices. Additionally, the compound is utilized as a lubricant in both the energy, oil and gas sector and the industrial manufacturing and chemical processing sector. One other sector has also been recorded as a source. Human exposure to Phenol B occurs through three recorded routes: inhalation, oral intake, and touch.