AlcoholsDefinition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol) In chemistry, an alcohol is an organic compound in which the hydroxyl functional group (-OH) is bound to a carbon atom. In particular, this carbon center should be saturated, having single bonds to three other atoms. (Wikipedia) Preferred Units: N/A Scope Note: N/A This term is used for the following terms: N/A Approved Date 17-Oct-2012 Items having a keyword or observed-property relationship to this subject term Click here to give feedback on this term or suggest an update. |