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C6H5–OH

Defi·ni·tion
Phenol, also known as phenolic acid, is an aromatic organic compound with the molecular formula C6H5OH. It is a white crystalline solid that is volatile. The molecule consists of a phenyl group (–C6H5) bonded to a hydroxyl group (–OH). It is mildly acidic and requires careful handling due to its propensity to cause chemical burns.
Nomen·clature
IUPAC Nomenclature
  • In IUPAC Name, parent
    molecule is called "Benzenol"
  • OH group always being
    given number 1 in numbering


Benzenol
2-Chlorobenzenol
Common Nomenclature
  • In Common Name, parent
    molecule is called "Phenol"
  • OH group always being
    given number 1 in numbering
  • If there's only 1 alkyl, numbering can
    be replaced with Ortho(O) Meta(M) & Para(P)
Phenol
O-Chlorophenol
Retained Common Name
O-Cresol M-Cresol P-Cresol
Catechol Resorcinol Hydroquinone
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