Description
CARBOLIC ACID, commonly known as phenol, is a toxic, white crystalline solid with a distinct odor. It is soluble in water, alcohol, and ether. CARBOLIC ACID is used in various industries and applications. In medicine, it is used as a topical antiseptic and disinfectant. In the chemical industry, it is used in the production of plastics, pharmaceuticals, and dyes. It is also used in the synthesis of other chemicals and as a laboratory reagent.