  We present a high-resolution laser spectroscopic study of the
$\tilde{A}\,^2B_2- \tilde{X}\,^2A_1$ and $\tilde{B}\,^2B_1- \tilde{X}\,^2A_1$
transitions of calcium (I) phenoxide, CaOPh (CaOC$_6$H$_5$). The rotationally
resolved band systems are analyzed using an effective Hamiltonian model and are
accurately modeled as independent perpendicular ($b$- or $c$-type) transitions.
The structure of calcium monophenoxide is compared to previously observed
Ca-containing radicals and implications for direct laser cooling are discussed.
This work demonstrates that functionalization of aromatic molecules with
optical cycling centers can preserve many of the properties needed for
laser-based control.
