Formula C8H10O2 Density 1.09 g/cm³ | Molar mass 138.16 g/mol | |
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Appearance Colorless to yellowish aromatic liquid | ||
Creosol is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H10O2. It is one of the components of creosote. Compared with phenol, creosol is a less toxic disinfectant.
Reactions
Creosol reacts with hydrogen halides to give a catechol.
References
Creosol Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA