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C6H5CH3O [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Dust Removal
  • Human Diseases
Universal entry(ies)
C6H5CH3O
formula, see observation
DEF

A product of coal-tar, related to carbolic acid, used to impregnate the air in sick-rooms, etc., with disinfecting fumes.

CONT

Vapo-cresolene lamps were marketed primarily to vaporize creosol-based products for the relief of head and chest congestion. However, they were also used with other products such as the opium-based asthma medicine ...

CONT

Vapo-cresoline lamp cured many ills.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H5CH3O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Dépoussiérage
  • Maladies humaines
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H5CH3O
formula, see observation
DEF

Nom commercial des désinfectants faits avec un savon de résine et le crésol brut.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H5CH3O

Spanish

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