Alcohol Chemical Class

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Alcohol Chemical Class Definition

A class of compounds where a hydroxyl (OH) group is attached to single bonded hydrocarbons. Alcohols are classified according to the position of the carbon atom with the attached hydroxyl group (i.e. primary alcohols are alcohols with the OH group attached to the primary carbon atom, C1). Uses include solvents, astringents, and anti-infective activity.

Alcohol Chemical Class Synonyms

Alcohol [Chemical Class], Alcohols

Terms in Alcohol Chemical Class category

Cetyl Alcohol
Denatured Absolute Ethanol
Isopropanol
Methanol
Sorbitol