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    GlossaryPhenol

    toxic compound used as disinfectant, derived from benzene

    Phenol, also known as carbolic acid, is a toxic, white crystalline solid that is commonly used as a disinfectant and antiseptic. It has a chemical structure consisting of a hydroxyl group (-OH) bonded to a benzene ring, making it an important precursor in the production of various industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

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