Phenolic Compounds
- For a full list, see Category:Phenols
| Phenol | the parent compound, used as an disinfectant and for chemical synthesis |
| Bisphenol A | and other bisphenols produced from ketones and phenol / cresol |
| BHT | (butylated hydroxytoluene) - a fat-soluble antioxidant and food additive |
| Capsaicin | the pungent compound of chili peppers |
| Cresol | found in coal tar and creosote |
| Estradiol | estrogen - hormones |
| Eugenol | the main constituent of the essential oil of clove |
| Gallic acid | found in galls |
| Guaiacol | (2-methoxyphenol) - has a smokey flavor, and is found in roasted coffee, whisky, and smoke |
| 4-Nonylphenol | a breakdown product of detergents and nonoxynol-9 |
| Orthophenyl phenol | a fungicide used for waxing citrus fruits |
| Picric acid | (trinitrophenol) - an explosive material |
| Phenolphthalein | pH indicator |
| Polyphenol | e.g. flavonoids and tannins |
| Propofol | an anesthetic |
| Raspberry ketone | a compound with an intense raspberry smell |
| Serotonin / dopamine / adrenaline / noradrenaline | natural neurotransmitters |
| Thymol | (2-Isopropyl-5-methyl phenol) - an antiseptic that is used in mouthwashes |
| Tyrosine | an amino acid |
| Xylenol | -used in antiseptics & disinfecticides |
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