Phenol-formaldehyde synthesis and solvent

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The discussion centers on the synthesis of phenol-formaldehyde, specifically seeking methods to achieve a very pure product and identifying a solvent that does not damage the polymer. Participants clarify that "phenol-formaldehyde" typically refers to Bakelite, a well-known synthetic polymer. While one participant suggests searching online for synthesis methods, another asserts that there is no solvent available that can dissolve phenol-formaldehyde without causing degradation.
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Dose anybody know a synthesis of phenol-formaldehyde witch will have a vary pure product and is there a solvent for this polymer that dose not destroy it
 
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kclo4x said:
Dose anybody know a synthesis of phenol-formaldehyde witch will have a vary pure product and is there a solvent for this polymer that dose not destroy it

what do you mean by "phenol-formaldehyde", can you be more explicit?

do you mean a phenol, with an aldehyde group in the para/meta position or what?
 
quetzalcoatl9 said:
what do you mean by "phenol-formaldehyde", can you be more explicit?

do you mean a phenol, with an aldehyde group in the para/meta position or what?

He is referring to bakelite, the first man made polymer plastic.

kclo4x said:
Dose anybody know a synthesis of phenol-formaldehyde witch will have a vary pure product and is there a solvent for this polymer that dose not destroy it

First question google it. Second question no.
 

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