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Phenol
Phenol
Phenol is an aromatic organic compound, also known as carbolic acid, with a distinct sweet and tar-like odor.
It appears as colorless to white crystalline solid and is mildly soluble in water.
Phenol is an important industrial chemical widely used as a precursor to plastics, pharmaceuticals, resins,
and various chemical intermediates. Its antiseptic and disinfectant properties also make it valuable in healthcare
and laboratory applications.
- Chemical Formula : C₆H₅OH
- Molecular Weight : 94.11 g/mol
- Appearance : Colorless to white crystalline solid
- Odor : Distinct sweet, tar-like smell
- Applications :
- As a precursor for plastics, resins, and nylon
- In the manufacture of bisphenol A, caprolactam, and alkylphenols
- In pharmaceuticals for the production of drugs and antiseptics
- As a disinfectant and antiseptic in medical and laboratory use
- In chemical synthesis as an intermediate for agrochemicals and dyes