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phenols (fēˑ·nlz),
n.pl aromatic compounds found in some essential oils; possess strong antiseptic and antibacterial properties and also act as nerve stimulants and immunostimulants; can cause hepatotoxicity and irritate the skin.


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An electrophilic substitution reaction mechanism was proved by the significant correlation between the relative rates of oxidation of substituted phenols obtained in the hybrid series reactor and the Hammett substituent constants [28].
Phenols are chemical compounds that have been found to have anti-aging and antioxidant components.
Phenols are interesting compounds; phenol itself is a disinfectant which older readers may remember as the ingredient in carbolic acid soap, which incidentally is now banned.
 
 
 
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