Phenols - Wikipedia In organic chemistry, phenols, sometimes called phenolics, are a class of chemical compounds consisting of one or more hydroxyl groups (− O H) bonded directly to an aromatic hydrocarbon group [1]
What is Phenol? Medical Uses, Health Benefits, and Risks A 2010 animal review in Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology suggested that getting phenols from a diet heavy in plants containing phenolic compounds and foods fortified with phenols
Phenol | Definition, Structure, Uses, Facts | Britannica Phenols occur either as colourless liquids or white solids at room temperature and may be highly toxic and caustic Phenols are widely used in household products and as intermediates for industrial synthesis
Phenol: Definition, Formula, Structure, Synthesis, and Uses Phenol or carbolic acid is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of organic compounds known as phenols It is fundamental in producing many essential chemicals, such as plastics, resins, dyes, detergents, and pharmaceuticals
17. 9: Phenols and Their Uses - Chemistry LibreTexts Phenols are widely used as antiseptics (substances that kill microorganisms on living tissue) and as disinfectants (substances intended to kill microorganisms on inanimate objects such as furniture or floors)
Phenol | C6H5OH | CID 996 - PubChem The gastrointestinal tract, liver, lung, and kidney appear to be the major sites of phenol sulfate and glucuronide conjugation of simple phenols Phenol, in its free and conjugated forms, is a normal constituent of human urine