Phenol
Phenol , we use it in our house . Phenol is also known as Carbolic acid or Phenic acid. It is an organic compound with chemical formula C6H5OH. It is white crystalline at room temperatures. It is slightly acidic , but requires careful handling since it can cause burns.
Phenol is appreciably soluble in water. It is considered as weak acid. It can turn blue litmus to slightly to red. It finds wide clinical uses , Phenol's derivatives are used in preparation of cosmetics including sunscreens and hair dyes.
It can be used as analgesic.
We use many acids in our house , but they are weak. But concentrated ones are hazardous.
Phenol , we use it in our house . Phenol is also known as Carbolic acid or Phenic acid. It is an organic compound with chemical formula C6H5OH. It is white crystalline at room temperatures. It is slightly acidic , but requires careful handling since it can cause burns.
Phenol is appreciably soluble in water. It is considered as weak acid. It can turn blue litmus to slightly to red. It finds wide clinical uses , Phenol's derivatives are used in preparation of cosmetics including sunscreens and hair dyes.
It can be used as analgesic.
We use many acids in our house , but they are weak. But concentrated ones are hazardous.
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