phenol
Crystalline aromatic alcohol
Phenol is a caustic organic compound used in manufacturing plastics, disinfectants, and pharmaceuticals.
The simplest aromatic alcohol, it was once called carbolic acid and served as an early antiseptic.
In chemistry, phenols are a broader class of compounds sharing this structure: The test detected phenols in the wastewater sample.
Disinfectant acid compound
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
- bactericideSubstance killing harmful microbes
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
hospital · surgical · wound care · decontamination · sanitizer · fumigant · mouthwash · coal tar
Synthetic estrogen in plastics
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- polycarbonateStrong transparent synthetic polymer
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- plasticizerAdditive increasing material pliability
petrochemical · manufacturing · feedstock · production · agrochemical · pharmaceutical · solvent · extraction
First fully synthetic plastic
- formaldehydeColorless pungent preservative gas
- thermosettingHardens permanently when heated
- laminateBond thin layers together
- plywoodEngineered layered wood panels
particleboard · MDF · adhesive · binding · molding · curing · crosslinking · composite
-OH functional group
- organicFrom living matter
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- ionizationCharge acquisition process
- acidityLow pH condition
tautomer · resonance · coupling · oxidation · reduction · Williamson · esterification · bromination
Aromatic solvent from petroleum
- anilineAmino-benzene compound
- naphthaleneBicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
- styreneAromatic hydrocarbon for plastics
- xyleneDimethylbenzene industrial solvent
hydroquinone · thymol · ring · substituted · derivative
Destroys by chemical action
- chemical burnDamage from corrosive substances
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
- poisoningHarmful substance exposure
- exposureState of being unprotected
OSHA · carcinogen · teratogen · absorption · ingestion · inhalation · dermal · mucous membrane
Pain-relieving medication
- anestheticPain-blocking substance
- exfoliantSkin-sloughing substance
- chemical peelAcid-based skin exfoliation
- salicylic acidWillow-derived beta hydroxy compound
aspirin · cauterization · ingrown toenail · nerve block · sore throat · Chloraseptic · dermabrasion · wart removal
carbolic
Disinfectant acid compound
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
- bactericideSubstance killing harmful microbes
sterilization · hospital · surgical · wound care · decontamination · sanitizer · fumigant · mouthwash · coal tar · nineteenth century
BPA
Synthetic estrogen in plastics
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- polycarbonateStrong transparent synthetic polymer
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
plasticizer · petrochemical · manufacturing · feedstock · production · agrochemical · pharmaceutical · solvent · extraction · refinery
Bakelite
First fully synthetic plastic
- formaldehydeColorless pungent preservative gas
- thermosettingHardens permanently when heated
- laminateBond thin layers together
plywood · particleboard · MDF · adhesive · binding · molding · curing · crosslinking · composite · insulation
hydroxyl
-OH functional group
- organicFrom living matter
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- ionizationCharge acquisition process
acidity · tautomer · resonance · coupling · oxidation · reduction · Williamson · esterification · bromination · nitration
toluene
Aromatic solvent from petroleum
- anilineAmino-benzene compound
- naphthaleneBicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
- styreneAromatic hydrocarbon for plastics
xylene · hydroquinone · thymol · ring · substituted · derivative
corrosive
Destroys by chemical action
- chemical burnDamage from corrosive substances
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
- poisoningHarmful substance exposure
exposure · OSHA · carcinogen · teratogen · absorption · ingestion · inhalation · dermal · mucous membrane · systemic
analgesic
Pain-relieving medication
- anestheticPain-blocking substance
- exfoliantSkin-sloughing substance
- chemical peelAcid-based skin exfoliation
salicylic acid · aspirin · cauterization · ingrown toenail · nerve block · sore throat · Chloraseptic · dermabrasion · wart removal · skin treatment
- aroma chemicalsvanillin, limonene, menthol, benzaldehyde, camphor
- cyclic compoundscyclopropane, cyclopentane, cyclohexane, naphthalene, toluene
- Microbial Metabolitesacetate, propionate, lactate, lactic acid, formate
- Phenolicscatechins, flavone, flavonoids, quercetin, thymol
- pyrolysis productscharcoal, char, wood tar, pine tar, tar
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
phenolaniline
Amino-benzene compound
benzylamine · nitrobenzene · benzaldehyde · toluene · benzene