Phenol is a common chemical, is the production of certain resins, fungicides, preservatives and drugs (such as aspirin) is an important raw material. also known as carbolic acid, hydroxy-, is the simplest organic phenols, a weak acid. As a colorless crystal at room temperature. Toxic. Corrosive, room temperature, slightly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents; Uses: Be used for making dyes synthetic resin, plastics, synthetic fibers, and pesticides, salicylic acid and so on. The ability to make surgical disinfectants size standard (phenol coefficient).