Meaning & use
Creosol
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A colorless to yellowish oily liquid compound derived from creosote or wood tar, used in chemical manufacturing and as a disinfectant precursor.
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The lab isolated creosol from a sample of beechwood tar during the distillation process.
Creosol contributes to the smoky, medicinal smell associated with certain wood-tar products.
A note on using this word
A phenolic compound chemically related to guaiacol; both occur naturally in wood smoke and contribute to its distinctive aroma.
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