Phenyl

Questions & Answers for Phenyl

What are the major types of Phenyl found in India?

There are 3 major types of Phenyl you can find in India. They are –

• White Phenyl – This phenyl is scented with milky or white color and is usually used as a disinfectant for reducing bad odors and killing germs.
• Black Phenyl – This phenyl is a powerful disinfectant that is often available in dark brown or black color in the market.
• Green Phenyl – This Phenyl is mainly used to get rid of insects from houses or other places like offices, hotels, hostels, stores, etc. This is a Neem-based product that is biodegradable, non-toxic, and eco-friendly in nature.

Do Phenyl, Phenyle, and Phenol mean the same?

Phenyle is the French word used for Phenyl. Phenyle and Phenyl are the same used to name the disinfectant used to clean the floor, kitchen, toilet, etc. But Phenol is different from Phenyle and Phenyl. Phenol is otherwise known as carbolic acid which is one of the raw materials used to produce Phenyl.

What are the uses of Phenyl?

The uses of Phenyl are as follows: -

• It is used commonly as a disinfectant in various places like schools, houses, stores, hostels, hospitals, dispensaries, nursing homes, hotels, municipalities, restaurants, offices, etc.
• It is used to reduce or completely remove the bad odors and kill germs or microorganisms.
• It is also used as an analgesic, antioxidant, choleretic, and much more.
• PEA (Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol) is used in considerable quantities in perfume companies.