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phenols
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In organic chemistry, phenols, sometimes called phenolics, are a class of chemical compounds consisting of one or more hydroxyl groups (−O H) bonded directly to an aromatic hydrocarbon group. The simplest is phenol, . Phenolic compounds are classified as simple phenols or polyphenols based on the number of phenol units in the molecule. thumb|right|Phenol the simplest of the phenols thumb|right|144px|Chemical structure of salicylic acid, the [[active metabolite of aspirin]]
Research
732,586 papers- Phenols in Pharmaceuticals: Analysis of a Recurring Motif.Journal of medicinal chemistry · 2022
- Bio-phenols determination in olive oils: Recent mass spectrometry approaches.Mass spectrometry reviews · 2023
- Dietary (Poly)phenols and Cognitive Decline: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.Molecular nutrition & food research · 2024
- Plant-Derived (Poly)phenols and Their Metabolic Outcomes: The Pursuit of a Role for the Gut Microbiota.Nutrients · 2022
- (Poly)phenol toxicity in vivo following oral administration: A targeted narrative review of (poly)phenols from green tea, grape, and anthocyanin-rich extracts.Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2022
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8 sectionsContents
- Properties
- Acidity
- Condensation with aldehydes and ketones
- C-Alkylation with alkenes
- Classification
- Drugs and bioactive natural products
- Analysis
- References
In organic chemistry, phenols, sometimes called phenolics, are a class of chemical compounds consisting of one or more hydroxyl groups (−O H) bonded directly to an aromatic hydrocarbon group. The simplest is phenol, . Phenolic compounds are classified as simple phenols or polyphenols based on the number of phenol units in the molecule. thumb|right|Phenol the simplest of the phenols thumb|right|144px|Chemical structure of salicylic acid, the [[active metabolite of aspirin]]
Phenols are both synthesized industrially and produced by plants and microorganisms.