bromophenol

/ˌbroʊməˈfɛnɒl/

Definitions

1. noun

A phenolic compound that contains a bromine atom, often used in chemical synthesis and as a reagent in laboratory experiments.

“The chemist added bromophenol to the reaction mixture to enhance the color change.”

2. noun

A type of organic compound found in certain plants, particularly in the genus Hypericum.

“Bromophenols are responsible for the yellow color of some Hypericum flowers.”

Synonyms

  • brominated compound
  • phenolic compound

Antonyms

  • non-brominated compound
  • non-phenolic compound