Definition

A chemical compound that is the ethyl ether of phenol, appearing as a clear, aromatic liquid.

Example

The chemist used phenetol in the synthesis of various organic compounds.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of phenetol?

Yeah, isn’t it used in some perfumes?

Exactly! It's that aromatic liquid that adds a nice scent.

I should look for products with phenetol next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phenethyl alcohol, commonly known as phenetol, is derived from "phenyl" (from Greek "phaino", meaning to show or appear) and "ethanol" (from Greek "aithō", meaning to burn). The word "phenetol" refers to a compound that contains a phenyl group and an ethyl alcohol structure, thus combining the characteristics of both components.

Memory Tip

Think of 'phenyl' as something that 'shows' or 'appears' and 'ethanol' as a type of alcohol — together, they form phenetol, which is a compound that combines these two elements.

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