Phenols
Phenols Categories.
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Bithionol - Halogenated anti-infective agent that is used against trematode and cestode infestations. |
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Catechols - A group of 1,2-benzenediols that contain the general formula R-C6H5O2. |
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Cresols |
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Dienestrol - A synthetic, non-steroidal estrogen structurally related to stilbestrol. It is used, usually as the cream, in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal symptoms. |
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Hydroquinones |
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Indophenol |
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Phenol - An antiseptic and disinfectant. It is active against a wide range of micro-organisms including some fungi and viruses, but is only slowly effective against spores. It has been used to disinfect skin and to relieve itching. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p801) |
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Phenolphthaleins - A family of 3,3-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)phthalides. They are used as CATHARTICS, indicators, and DYES. |
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Phloroglucinol - 1,3,5-Benzenetriol. A trinitrobenzene derivative with antispasmodic properties that is used primarily as a laboratory reagent. |
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Probucol - A drug used to lower LDL and HDL cholesterol yet has little effect on serum-triglyceride or VLDL cholesterol. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p993). |
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Propofol - An intravenous anesthetic agent which has the advantage of a very rapid onset after infusion or bolus injection plus a very short recovery period of a couple of minutes. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1992, 1st ed, p206) |
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Pyrogallol |
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Resorcinols |
Phenols Definitions and Terms
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