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Old phenols purification

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 !