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A phenol is a benzene ring with an hydroxl (OH) group attached. A polyphenol is composed of many such phenols strung together.
In terms of everyday life, this description doesn't mean much. A number of fruits and vegetables are being studied based on their polyphenol content, as it's thought that these polyphenols may be responsible for the beneficial effects of these products. Pomegranates and grapes (especially in red wine) are known to be high in polyphenols. Eat your fruits and vegetables.
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∙ 14y agophenolic -OH is acidic where as alcoholic -OH is not
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Why do phenols alter pH?
Phenols have a low acidity.
What is observed when phenols are used in Baeyers test?
Phenols give a positive test.
Do phenols disrupt cell membranes?
Yes
Which disinfectant does not act by disrupting the plasma membrane?
phenols
What compound is known for its inability to dissolve in water?
phenols
Difference between phenols and phenolic compounds?
A phenol (or hydroxybenzene) is a single organic compound. Phenolics means one or more hydroxyl groups attached to a benzene ring.
What is the difference between alcohol and phenols?
Alcohol: C6H13OH (hydroxy-hexane) Phenol : C6H5OH (hydroxy-benzene) Phenolic -OH is acidic (4x stronger than vinegar) where s alcoholic -OH isn't acidic at all; both are NOT ionic or alkaline (OH-)
Why do phenols alter pH?
Phenols have a low acidity.
What are the types of phenols found in industrial wastewater?
types of phenols
What is observed when phenols are used in Baeyers test?
Phenols give a positive test.
What does Polyphenols do for your body?
Polyphenols are antioxidants found naturally and reverse damage caused by free radicals.
Uses of phenols?
do
If someone wanted to learn about polyphenols should they study astronomy physics or chemistry?
If someone wanted to learn about polyphenols they should study bio-chemistry , because polyphenols are polymers of catechin and epicatechin, belonging of the family of condensed tannins.
Does Canadian bacon contain phenols?
Only if it's smoked - pork is naturally free from phenols, but the smoking process adds them.
What are the structure of polyphenols?
Polyphenols are determined by a benzene ring containing a carbolic acid (-OH) group. This will be bonded to the ring with an sp hybridized carbon.
What are the organic compounds that have an -OH functional group?
Alcohols and phenols (hydroxyl functional group)
Why phenols are unsaturated?
There is a benzene ring.So it is unsaturated.
