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Phenol and Phenolic Compounds with Antiseptic Properties Quiz

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Which phenolic compound was used in germicidal soaps, toothpaste, and deodorants until its undesirable side effects were discovered?

hexachlorophene

What is the active ingredient in Sucrets® Lozenges and some mouthwashes?

n-hexylresorcinol

What important oxidation-reduction reaction do aromatic 1,2- and 1,4-dihydroxy compounds undergo?

hydroquinone oxidized to quinone

What commercial germicide contains o-phenylphenol as its active ingredient?

Lyso® Signup and view all the answers

What property do all phenolic compounds seem to possess?

germicidal properties Signup and view all the answers

What is the IUPAC naming convention for thiols?

Add the suffix -thiol to the name of the parent hydrocarbon. Signup and view all the answers

How are common names for thiols formed?

By naming the alkyl group followed by the word mercaptan. Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable difference between thiols and alcohols in terms of volatility?

Thiols are more volatile than the corresponding alcohols. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of thiols in protein structure?

Thiols are involved in protein structure by forming disulfide bonds. Signup and view all the answers

Which amino acid contains a sulfhydryl group and is important for protein conformation?

Cysteine. Signup and view all the answers

What role do thiols play in living systems?

Thiols are present in small quantities and play key roles in various biological functions. Signup and view all the answers