ChemistryForever - 18-2-2019 at 11:23
I have 2 questions:
1) Except for phenol, which other phenols do degrade upon exposure to air ?
2) Is there any method that can be used to purify the phenols except for distillation ?
fusso - 18-2-2019 at 11:36
In addition I'd also like to know the air oxidation/degradation products of PhOH.
[Edited on 190218 by fusso]
Dr.Bob - 19-2-2019 at 08:20
Many phenols, especially diols and aminophenols make quinones and related compounds. Here is my excellent graphic for you:
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Herr Haber - 19-2-2019 at 08:32
That's an X Wing seen from above !