Interested in Phenol?

Ever wondered what is in a Chloraseptic spray?

You guessed it, phenol is!

• Also known as carbolic acid, it is a white solid at room temperature.
• It consists of a phenyl (-C₆H₅) group bonded to a hydroxyl (-OH) group.
• Major uses are manufacturing of plastic and oral anesthetics to treat sore throats.

SUPER

FAST 

RELIEF..

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BIG 

SORE 

THROATS



4 Reasons to Use Phenol Spray

• Weak tendency to lose H⁺  ion from hydroxyl---- it is acidic
• Acidic/caustic substance kills nerve sending pain messages while...
• Slowing down infection
• Very soluble in organic compounds like the fatty components in the body, so it works quickly

Warning: use in small doses as phenol can cause severe burns

Ball and Stick Model of Phenol

Red: Oxygen
Black: Carbon
White: Hydrogen

Shape: Ax₆E

Breaking Down the Molecule of Phenol



C₆H₅OH

Electronegativity Chart
C - 2.5
H - 2.2
O - 3.5

Bond between C-H: very covalent (.3)
Bond between H-O: slightly covalent (1.3)


Polarity:
The molecule, Phenol, is polar because the Oxygen at the top of the molecule has two pairs of unshared electrons. This offsets the rest of the Hydrogens, which are positive and are evenly distributed.


Types of Forces If Bonded with Another Molecule of Phenol:

Dispersion- force that occurs in every molecule that creates a temporary uneven distribution of electrons and forms a temporary dipole

Dipole Dipole- has an electrostatic force from positive (Hydrogens) to negative (Oxygens)

Hydrogen Bond- creates a temporary covalent bond between Hydrogen and Oxygen