phenol

• 指一类含有一个或多个羟基的弱酸性有机化合物，也特指苯的羟基衍生物，即有毒的白色晶体苯酚，用于工业生产及消毒剂。

A noun referring to a class of weakly acidic organic compounds containing one or more hydroxyl groups, or specifically a toxic white crystalline derivative of benzene used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant.

1. Class of organic compoundsC1formalscientific

   Any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds whose molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups attached directly to an aromatic ring.

   酚类有机化合物

   • Phenols are widely used in the production of plastics and resins.
   • The chemical structure of phenol includes a benzene ring with a hydroxyl group.
   • Many natural antioxidants are derived from phenolic compounds.

2. Specific chemical compoundC1formalscientific

   A toxic, white, soluble, crystalline acidic derivative of benzene, used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally.

   苯酚

   • Phenol was historically used as a surgical antiseptic.
   • The laboratory stored phenol in a sealed container due to its toxicity.
   • Exposure to concentrated phenol can cause severe chemical burns.

   同义词carbolic acidhydroxybenzene