What are the differences between phenol and cyclohexanol?

Question

Accepted Answer

Basis of differentiation

Phenol

Cyclohexanol

Definition

Phenol is an organic compound with the chemical formula HOC6H5

Cyclohexanol is an organic compound with the chemical formula HOCH(CH2)5

Chemical structure

Aromatic

Non-aromatic

Odor

Sweet, tarry odor

Camphor-like odor

Uses

Is used as an antiseptic for medical applications, as a solvent, and a precursor for plastics

Is primarily used as a solvent, as feedstock for nylon, and as feedstock for plasticizers

Production

Extraction from coal tar

Oxidation of cyclohexane in air

Basis of differentiation	Phenol	Cyclohexanol
Definition	Phenol is an organic compound with the chemical formula HOC6H5	Cyclohexanol is an organic compound with the chemical formula HOCH(CH2)5
Chemical structure	Aromatic	Non-aromatic
Odor	Sweet, tarry odor	Camphor-like odor
Uses	Is used as an antiseptic for medical applications, as a solvent, and a precursor for plastics	Is primarily used as a solvent, as feedstock for nylon, and as feedstock for plasticizers
Production	Extraction from coal tar	Oxidation of cyclohexane in air