phenolderived
Phenolderived is a term used to describe chemical compounds that are derived from phenol (C6H5OH) through substitution or functionalization that preserves at least part of the phenolic ring. This category encompasses halogenated, nitro, alkyl, alkoxy, sulfonated, acylated, and polymeric derivatives, among others. The label is not an official IUPAC subclass but is used to indicate a phenol-based origin or core in the molecule.
Structural features of phenolderived compounds typically center on the phenolic ring, with the hydroxyl group directing
Synthesis of phenolderived compounds generally proceeds via well-established phenol chemistry, including electrophilic aromatic substitution (nitration, halogenation,
Applications and examples vary widely. Simple phenols like phenol and cresols serve as disinfectants and chemical
See also: phenol, phenolic compounds, phenol-formaldehyde resins.