alcohol radical
Definition
Noun: - The chemical group -OH: In chemistry, this term refers to the hydroxyl functional group, which consists of one oxygen atom bonded to one hydrogen atom. It is the defining group of alcohols and is represented by the formula -OH.
Usage
- This term is used specifically in the context of organic chemistry to denote the hydroxyl group when discussing the structure or reactivity of alcohol molecules.
- Example:
Advanced Usage
- While "alcohol radical" is a valid term, in modern chemical nomenclature, the group is more precisely and commonly called the hydroxyl group or hydroxy group. The term "radical" in this context is a historical usage meaning a group of atoms that behaves as a unit in chemical reactions, not to be confused with free radicals.
Variants and Related Words
- Hydroxyl group (n): The preferred modern term for the -OH functional group.
- Hydroxy (adj): Used as a prefix in chemical names to indicate the presence of an -OH group, e.g., .
- Alcohol (n): A class of organic compounds containing one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom.
Synonyms
- Hydroxyl group
- Hydroxy group
Notes on Meaning
- It is critical to distinguish this term from free radicals, which are atoms or molecules with unpaired electrons. The "radical" in "alcohol radical" uses an older definition meaning a characteristic group or moiety within a molecule.
Noun
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the chemical group -OH
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