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Struc·ture
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C6H5–OH
Defi·ni·tion
Phenol, also known as phenolic acid, is an aromatic organic compound with the molecular formula C6H5OH. It is a white crystalline solid that is volatile. The molecule consists of a phenyl group (–C6H5) bonded to a hydroxyl group (–OH). It is mildly acidic and requires careful handling due to its propensity to cause chemical burns.
Nomen·clature
IUPAC Nomenclature
In IUPAC Name, parent
molecule is called "Benzenol"
OH group always being
given number 1 in numbering
Benzenol
2-Chlorobenzenol
Common Nomenclature
In Common Name, parent
molecule is called "Phenol"
OH group always being
given number 1 in numbering
If there's only 1 alkyl, numbering can
be replaced with Ortho(O) Meta(M) & Para(P)