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In what products are phenol found in?
Phenol is found in nature in some foods, in human and animal wastes and in decomposing organic material.
Explain the purpose of the phenol red in the medium?
To determine if a bacterium can ferment a particular carbohydrate and determine the end products of that fermentation
What are the products of a reaction between phenol and magnesium chloride?
Phenol is so weakly acidic that it cannot react with metals low in the electrochemical series. Also, phenol reacts only with Sodium metal and no other. Hence, it does not react with Magnesium at room temperature.
Explain the function of phenol red in the urea broth medium?
phenol red act as the pH indicator. As the substrate urea is split into products, the presence of ammonia caused alkaline environment that cause the phenol red to turn to deep pink. Useful to test Proteus vulgaris.
What is phenol Contraindications?
Phenol is used as a numbing agent, and is contained in products such as Chloraseptic throat spray. It is also used on irritated skin to kill microbes and reduce risk of infections. It is very toxic in high doses, so should be used carefully. The major contraindication for phenol is allergic sensitivity to it.
Structure of phenol?
phenol
Acid end products change pH?
Acid End Products from carbohydrate fermentation turn the pH indicator phenol red from red (alkaline) to yellow (acid).
Is phenol volatile?
Phenol is flammable.
What are the products and reactants in an browning apple?
Browning of the apples is caused by the oxidation of the enzyme phenol oxidase:phenol oxidase + oxygen---------------melanins
Which is stronger acid ethanol or phenol?
phenol
What are some examples of a phenol?
What are some examples of Phenol
Does phenol react with bromine?
Yes, at room temperature bromine reacts with phenol and forms 2,4,6-tribromo phenol.
