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'''Phenol''' (or carbolic acid) is an [[organic compound]] with the molecular formula C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>OH.  It is toxic and irritant.<ref>https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0493.html</ref>  It was formerly obtained from [[coal tar]] but is now produced from [[petroleum]]. Phenol is an important industrial chemical and is a precursor for many products including plastics, detergents, herbicides and pharmaceutical drugs.
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'''Phenol''' (or carbolic acid) is an [[organic compound]] with the molecular formula C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>OH.  It is toxic and irritant.<ref>https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0493.html</ref>  It was formerly obtained from [[coal tar]] but is now produced from [[petroleum]]. Phenol is an important industrial chemical and is a precursor for many products including [[dye]]s, [[explosive]]s, [[lubricant]]s, [[pesticide]]s, [[plastic]]s and [[resin]]s.
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<ref>https://www.reference.com/science/common-uses-phenol-891e3928664940b8</ref>
    
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