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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. | '''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. | ||
<ref>https://www.reference.com/science/common-uses-phenol-891e3928664940b8</ref> | <ref>https://www.reference.com/science/common-uses-phenol-891e3928664940b8</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 18:15, March 15, 2017
Phenol (or carbolic acid) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H5OH. It is toxic and irritant.[1] 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 dyes, explosives, lubricants, pesticides, plastics and resins. [2]