O is for Oxybenzene
Another poison today from Book of Poisons: A Guide for Writer s . It's incredible how many poisons we store under our roofs. Makes it easy for the villain to harm and/or murder a person. The book provides scientific information, so I won’t attempt to paraphrase, but give you direct quotes. Disclaimer : Do not attempt the method discussed. The information provided is meant for fiction writing only. Please keep it on the page. Oxybenzene or Phenol (p. 47-48): Other: Carbolic acid, phenic acid, phenylic acid, phenyl hydroxide, hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene Toxicity ( scale of 1-6; 1=almost non-toxic, 6=super toxic ) : 5 Form : A white crystalline substance that turns pink or red if not completely pure, phenol has a burning taste, a distinct, aromatic, acrid odor, and is soluble in water. In addition to the household uses listed the notes below, it is used in production of fertilizers, paints, paint removers, textiles, drugs, and perfumes. All equally deadly are inhalati...