difanol
Difanol is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H6O. It is a derivative of phenol, characterized by the presence of a methyl group attached to the benzene ring in addition to the hydroxyl group. Its chemical structure can be described as 2-methylphenol, where the methyl group is located at the ortho position relative to the hydroxyl group.
Difanol exists as a colorless liquid or crystalline solid at room temperature, depending on its purity and
Industrially, difanol is often produced through the fractional distillation of coal tar or as a byproduct of