Phenol
Phenols are organic compounds containing a six-carbon aromatic ring structure in which a hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to one of the carbons in the ring. The term is also as the name of the ...
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Phenol Functional Group
The phenol functional group is an -OH attached to a benzene ring. There may be one or more hydroxyl molecules attached to the ring structure.
The phenol functional group is aci...
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Phenol
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Phenol
Overview
Phenol (FEE-nol) is a white, crystalline solid with a characteristic odor and a sharp, burning taste. It tends to turn pink or pale red when exposed to light if not perfectly pure. Phe...
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