Alkohoolseid

Alkohoolseid is a fictional class of chemical compounds described in speculative chemistry and science fiction. The name is a portmanteau of "alcohol" and a suffix often used for selenium- or sulfur-containing species, though there is no standard definition in real-world chemistry.

In published depictions, alkohoolseid molecules feature at least one alkoxy group and a central linkage to a heteroatom-containing fragment, forming a network that can be linear or cyclic. The exact composition varies by author, but the concept emphasizes the combination of alcohol-derived units with a reactive Se or S center.

Synthesis in fiction: fictional procedures include condensation of alcohol substrates with a hypothetical seid reagent under catalytic or photochemical conditions, sometimes aided by energy-rich stimuli such as electricity or UV light. No real-world procedure exists.

Properties and applications: In stories, alkohoolseid are described as having moderate polarity, variable volatility, and potential to act as catalysts, energy carriers, or building blocks for advanced materials. The narrative uses them to explore themes of chemical complexity and unintended reactivity.

Safety and regulation: Because alkohoolseid is not real, there are no laboratory standards or regulatory statuses. In fiction, hazards are often dramatized as toxicity, reactivity with air or moisture, or sensitivity to heat, requiring careful handling by characters.