This reaction is used industrially to convert toluene to phenol.
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Toluene
/ˈtɑl.ju.in/
Synonyms for "toluene" (4 found)
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Noun(1 words)
flammable liquid
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Noun(2 words)
hazardous solventphenylmethane
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6 entriessolvent grade toluenetoluene diisocyanatetoluene exposuretoluene solventtoluene spilltoluene vapors
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Initial tests of McIntyre's well water showed unsafe levels of toluene, a volatile and toxic petrochemical that causes nausea and headaches.
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The salon is also a kitchen where, in the back rooms, our women squat on the floor over huge woks that pop and sizzle over electric burners, cauldrons of phở simmer and steam up the cramped spaces with aromas of cloves, cinnamon, ginger, mint, and cardamom mixing with formaldehyde, toluene, acetone, Pine-Sol, and bleach.
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