Phenol or carbolic acid, is a white
crystalline
solid, with a chemical formula of C
6H
5OH. With a melting point of 43°C and a boiling point of 182°C. It can be made from the partial oxidation of
benzene, or by the [cumene process]
? or [raschig process]
?.
It is used as a disinfectant and in the production of drugs, weedkillers, and synthetic resins. It is also used in cosmetic surgery on skin.
See also phenols