Phenol

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2 grams of phenol

Phenol (or carbolic acid) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H5OH. It is toxic and irritant.[1] It was formerly obtained from coal tar but is now produced from petroleum. Phenol is an important industrial chemical and is a precursor for many products including dyes, explosives, lubricants, pesticides, plastics and resins. [2]

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