Sulfotransferase that utilizes 3'-phospho-5'-adenylyl sulfate (PAPS) as sulfonate donor to catalyze the sulfate conjugation. Sulfonates p-nitrophenol, a small phenolic compond (PubMed:12164856). Does not sulfonate steroids, dopamine, acetaminophen, or alpha-naphthol (PubMed:12164856). 3'-phosphoadenylyl sulfate + a phenol = adenosine 3',5'-bisphosphate + an aryl sulfate + H(+) Highly expressed in stomach and kidney. Belongs to the sulfotransferase 1 family.