Compounds in which a hydroxy group,
–OH, is attached to a saturated carbon atom
R3COH
. The term 'hydroxyl' refers to the radical species,
HO·.
Source: PAC, 1995,
67, 1307. (
Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)) on page 1312 [
Terms] [
Paper]
See also: PAC, 1993,
65, 1357. (
Revised nomenclature for radicals, ions, radical ions and related species (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)) on page 1357 [
Terms] [
Paper]