The major use of phenol is in the manufacture of synthetic fibres including nylon, phenolic resins including bisphenol A and other chemicals.
This compound is a part of industrial paint strippers used for removal of epoxy, polyurethane, and other chemically resistant coatings in the aviation industry.
1. Phenol is an important organic chemical raw material, which can be used to prepare chemical products and intermediates such as phenolic resin and caprolactam.
2. Phenol can also be used as a solvent, an experimental reagent and a disinfectant.
