Phenols are useful antimicrobial compounds in that they are effective against bacteria fungi and viruses,disrupting several cellular targets,however,they have been removed from many consumer products because of their high toxicity and propensity to select for resistant strains of microorganisms.

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Phenols are indeed effective antimicrobial compounds against several types of microorganisms, but they have been removed from many consumer products due to their high toxicity and potential to select for resistant strains of microorganisms.

Phenols Are Useful Antimicrobial Compounds in That They Are Effective