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GO: Biological Process

obsolete cresol metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0042212
Synonyms
  • cresol metabolism
  • hydroxytoluene metabolic process
  • hydroxytoluene metabolism
Definition
OBSOLETE. The chemical reactions and pathways involving cresol, a mixture of the aromatic alcohol isoforms o-, p-, and m-cresol, which is obtained from coal tar or petroleum. The isomers are used as disinfectants, textile scouring agents, surfactants and as intermediates in the manufacture of salicylaldehyde, coumarin, and herbicides as well as being a major component of creosote.
References
Obsolete
true
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
Phenotype
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