Phenols

Preservation of Pharmaceutical Products Using Antimicrobial Agents

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The preservation of pharmaceutical products is essential to prevent microbial contamination, degradation, and spoilage, thereby ensuring their safety, efficacy, and shelf life. Antimicrobial agents, commonly referred to as preservatives, play a key role in protecting pharmaceutical products, especially those that contain water or are prone to contamination. These preservatives inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi, … Read more

Phenols – Structure and Uses

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Phenols are a class of organic compounds characterized by a hydroxyl (-OH) functional group directly attached to an aromatic benzene ring. The general phenol formula is Ar-OH, where “Ar” represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group. Distinct from alcohols, phenols exhibit unique chemical properties due to the conjugation of the hydroxyl group with the aromatic system. They … Read more

Phenols -General Methods of Preparation and Reactions of Phenols

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Phenols are organic compounds characterized by a hydroxyl (-OH) group directly attached to an aromatic benzene ring (Ar-OH). Distinguished from alcohols by the aromatic ring, phenols exhibit unique chemical properties. The hydroxyl group imparts acidic and nucleophilic traits, rendering phenols weak acids. They are prevalent in natural sources, serving as antioxidants in plants, while synthetic … Read more