A chemical compound formed by attaching an acetyl group to a phenol molecule, also known as a cresol derivative.
From acetyl- + phenol (an aromatic compound derived from benzene with a hydroxyl group). This compound emerges when acetyl reagents react with phenolic substances.
Acetylphenols are used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals, and one of them—paracetamol (acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol)—is one of the world's most-used pain relievers and fever reducers!
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