Translation guide
The chemical compound phenol (C₆H₅OH), used in industry and science.
The specific organic compound phenol (carbolic acid).
The standard katakana term for phenol, used in chemistry and industry.
フェノールは消毒剤として使われる。
Phenol is used as a disinfectant.
Literally 'coal acid', an older term for phenol, still seen in some contexts.
Carbolic acid was once used for disinfection.