Is Phenylic acid vegan?

Phenol is also known as Phenylic acid.

An aromatic hydroxy compound historically obtained from coal tar but now predominantly produced synthetically via the cumene process. It is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant, and as a chemical intermediate in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

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