What is phenol and what is its usual application?

Answer 1

Phenol is an aromatic organic compound consist of benzene ring and one hydroxyl group (-OH) on it. Generally it is used as an antimicrobial agent. It is also used in industrial purpose for producing other compounds like azo dyes, phenopthalien etc. Used for prepration of picric acid which is used as an explosive and for dyeing silk and wool. Used in manufacture of drugs like aspririn, salol, phenacetin, etc. For manufacturing polymeres like bakalite. and also used as starting material for the manufacture of nylon and artificial tannins.

Answer 2

Phenol is also called carbolic acid. It is a type of alcohol with a phenyl group, a benzene, that is used to control surgical infections and the odor of sewage. It is also used for throat lozenges because of its anesthetic effect.

Answer 3

Lister was first to use phenol (carbolic acid) to control surgical infections in the opertaing room. Its rarely used as an antiseptic or disinfectant because it irritates the skin. Its often used in throat lozenges for its local anestheic effect.

Answer 4

Phenol is a chemical compound that is commonly used as an antiseptic and disinfectant. It is also used in the production of various products such as plastic resins, pharmaceuticals, and dyes.