Phenol 4%, alcoholic, consists of phenol dissolved in denatured ethanol 99.0%. This solution has multiple applications in the fields of microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology.

The chemical functioning is based on the properties of phenol, which is an organic compound with antimicrobial and denaturing properties. When combined with ethanol, which also has antimicrobial activity and increases the solubility of phenol, a potent solution is created that can be used in various applications.

The special suitability of Phenol 4%, alcoholic, lies in its use as a denaturant for proteins and nucleic acids, for example, in the extraction of DNA and RNA from biological samples. The solution can also be used as an antiseptic and disinfectant in microbiological laboratory technology. Due to its antimicrobial properties, the solution helps to reduce contamination and thus increases the reliability of experiments and analyses. The combination of phenol and ethanol in this formulation enables effective application in various areas of biological research and analysis.