Difference between Pyrogallic and Phenol

What is the difference between Pyrogallic and Phenol?

Pyrogallic as an adjective is of, or relating to pyrogallol (pyrogallic acid) while Phenol as a noun is a caustic, poisonous, white crystalline compound, c6h5oh, derived from benzene and used in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals and in dilute form as a disinfectant and antiseptic; once called carbolic acid.

Pyrogallic

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: of, or relating to pyrogallol (pyrogallic acid)

Phenol

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A caustic, poisonous, white crystalline compound, C6H5OH, derived from benzene and used in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals and in dilute form as a disinfectant and antiseptic; once called carbolic acid.Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring.

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