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Is carbolic acid an acid or base?

Carbolic acid is a weak acid.


Can you get phenol from carbolic acid?

Phenol and carbolic acid are actually the same compound. "Carbolic acid" is an older, colloquial term for phenol.


What scientist invented carbolic acid?

what scientist invented carbolic acid


What is the chemical formula of carbolic acid?

Formula: C6H5OH


Why is Carbolic Acid so dangerous?

Carbolic Acid is dangerous for many reasons. Carbolic Acid is dangerous because it is vapors that are harmful to one's skins, eyes, and respiratory system.


Can hydrochloric acid react with carbolic acid?

No,Hydrochloric acid contains water while carbolic acid does not so they do not mix with each other and do not react.


What is the meaning of carbolic?

Did you try looking it up? lol. Well, if you really want to know without looking first, the meaning of carbolic has 2 definitions according to dictionary.com: carbolic #1 - of or derived from carbolic acid (probably doesn't help you that much) carbolic #2 - Pertaining to, or designating, an acid derived from coal tar and other sources; as, carbolic acid (called also phenic acid, and phenol).


In which year was carbolic acid discovered?

1859


Can carbolic acid be used on plants?

if its acid then yes [i think] but be careful


What is carbolic soap?

Carbolic soap is a type of soap that contains carbolic acid, which is derived from coal tar. It is known for its strong antiseptic properties and is commonly used for personal hygiene purposes, such as handwashing and disinfecting wounds. However, it is not as commonly used today due to the availability of alternative gentler soaps.


What is carbolic acid for?

Carbolic acid, also known as phenol, is commonly used as a disinfectant and antiseptic. It is used to clean and disinfect wounds, surgical instruments, and surfaces to prevent infection. It can also be used in certain medical and industrial applications.


What was Victorian carbolic acid spray used for?

Carbolic acid is "phenol" based and was used as a disinfectant in hospitals.