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Reactive Group Datasheet
Flammability
Most are combustible.
Reactivity
Phenolic salts react with strong oxidizers, isocyanates (urethane reaction), and can catalyze ring opening in epoxides, as well as help initiate polymerization reactions in aldehydes. In particular, sodium phenolate is highly susceptible to oxidation at or near ambient temperature.
Toxicity
Many have moderate toxicity, and most are slightly less toxic than the parent phenol.
Other Characteristics
Metal salts of phenol and cresol. Sodium phenolate is used as an antiseptic and chemical synthesis.
Examples
Lead mononitroresorcinate, potassium 2-benzyl-4-chlorophenate, sodium pentachlorophenate, zirconium picramate. sodium phenolate, potassium phenolate.