Phenol

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]

## References[edit]

1. ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0493.html
2. ↑ https://www.reference.com/science/common-uses-phenol-891e3928664940b8