Hydroxy
Hydroxy is a term used in organic chemistry to describe a molecule that contains a hydroxyl functional group. The prefix "hydroxy-" is used in IUPAC nomenclature to indicate the presence of a hydroxyl group.
Chemical Structure[edit | edit source]
The hydroxyl group consists of an oxygen atom bonded covalently to a hydrogen atom. In a hydroxy compound, the hydroxyl group is bonded to a carbon atom. This can be represented as -OH in chemical structures.
Properties[edit | edit source]
Hydroxy compounds are typically polar due to the presence of the hydroxyl group, which is a polar functional group. This can lead to increased solubility in water and other polar solvents. The presence of a hydroxyl group can also affect the reactivity of the molecule.
Examples[edit | edit source]
Examples of hydroxy compounds include alcohols, such as ethanol and methanol, and carboxylic acids, such as acetic acid. In these compounds, the hydroxyl group is directly bonded to a carbon atom.
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