phenols

phenols

are aromatic compounds containing one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups directly attached to a benzene ring. They are known for their acidity and antiseptic properties.

hydroxybenzene or carbolic acid

phenols are also known as

soluble; clear dark brown to black solution

phenol in 5% NaOH

purple solution

1% phenol reaction with ferric chloride

clear colorless solution

1% cathecol reaction with ferric chloride

clear pale green solution

1% thymol reaction with ferric chloride

dark red solution

1% α-naphthol reaction with ferric chloride

clear colorless solution with white precipitate

1% phenol in bromine water test

clear colorless solution with white precipitate

salicylic acid in bromine water test

2,4,6-tribromophenol

what is the result in the bromination of phenols?

clear colorless solution

reaction of 5% HCl in phenolphthalein

pink solution

reaction of 5% NaOH in phenolphthalein

colorless

result of phenolphthalein in acidic solutions

pink to magenta

result of phenolphthalein in basic solutions

clear golden brown solution

1% phenol in millons test

clear golden brown solution

5% albumin

red precipitate

positive result of millons test

tyrosine

the only amino acid with phenol in its structure

colored complexes

positive result with ferric chloride

clear colorless solution with white precipitate

positive result with bromine water