The document discusses the structures and various uses of phenol, cresols, resorcinol, and naphthols. Phenol is noted for its antiseptic properties and role in synthesizing plastics, while cresols have applications in antibacterial agents and antioxidants. Additionally, resorcinol is used in treatments for skin conditions, and naphthols serve as a reagent for carbohydrate detection and as precursors for insecticides.

1. STRUCTURE AND USES OF PHENOL , CRESOLS ,
RESORCINOL , NAPTHOLS
Present By – Md Ziaul Haque

2. STRUCTURE :
Uses:
1. It is used as a powerful antiseptic in
soaps,lotions etc.
2. It is used to synthesize the bakelite
plastic,resin etc.
Phenol (C6H5OH)

3. STRUCTURE :
Uses :
1. Alkylation of o-cresol gives carvacrol which is a strong antibacterial agent.
2. O-cresol is used in synthesis of muscle relaxant drug mephenesin .
3. P-cresol is used in the production butylated hydroxytoluene(BHC) which is
antioxidant.
Cresol(C7H8O)

4. Resorcinol(C6H6O2)
Uses:
1. It is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant
2. It’s ointment used in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema
etc.
3. It’s 2% solution is used in hey fever and in whooping
cough
Structure :

5. NAPHTHOLS(C10H7OH)
STRUCTURE :
USES :
1. Naphthol is an ingredient of molisch’s reagent which is used for
detecting the presence of carbohydrates.
2. Naphthol is a precursor of variety of insecticides like carbonyl.