In cases where the hydroxy group is bonded to an sp2 carbon on an aromatic ring, the molecule is classified separately as a phenol and is named using the IUPAC rules for naming phenols.Organic Chemistry Nomenclature Rule C-203: Phenols Phenols have distinct properties and are not classified as alcohols.
In cases where the hydroxy group is bonded to an sp2 carbon on an aromatic ring, the molecule is c.lassified se:parately as a phe,nol and is named u,sing the IUPAC rules for naming phenols.Organic Chemistry Nomenclature Rule C-203: Phenols Phenols have distinct properties and are not classified as alcohols.