Reaction of Phenol
The reaction of phenols are as follows:
Action of zinc dust: When Phenol is heated with Zn dust it reduces to benzene.
C6H5OH + Zn(dust) →C6H6 + ZnO
Action of Ammonia: Phenol reacts with ammonia in the presence of anhydrous ZnCl2 to give aniline.
Phenol + NH3 –––573 K Anhydrous––› ZnCl2 + C6H5NH3 + H2O
Action of Acid chlorides: When Phenol is treated with an acid chloride in the presence of Pyridine, it forms an ester.
C6H5OH + R-COCl ––Lewis acid––› Aryl ketone + HCl
Action of Acid anhydride: When phenol is treated with an acid anhydride in the presence of a small amount of concentration H2SO4,it forms an ester.
Phenol + Acid anhydride –––Warm––› Ar-COOR’ + Acid
Phenol (C6H5OH)
Phenol is an aromatic organic compound. Its molecular formula is C6H6O. Phenol is characterized by a hydroxyl group attached to a carbon atom that is part of an aromatic ring. It is also known as carbolic acid and consists of hydroxyl and phenyl groups attached to each other. In this article, we look into what phenol is, its structure, its classification, general properties, preparation and reactions, etc.
Table of Content
- What is Phenol?
- Classification of phenol
- Properties of phenol
- Preparation of Phenol
- Reaction of Phenol
- Derivatives of Phenol
- Uses of Phenol