Dioxy

Dioxy is a prefix used in chemistry to denote a substance that contains two oxygen atoms per molecule. The prefix is derived from the Greek words "di" meaning two and "oxy" referring to oxygen. In chemistry, the dioxy prefix is often used to describe molecules or compounds that contain two oxygen atoms in their structure.

There are several types of dioxy compounds, including peroxy compounds, which contain two oxygen atoms bonded together with a single bond. Peroxy compounds are highly reactive and are often used as bleaching agents and in the production of polymerization initiators. Another type of dioxy compound is the carbonyl compound, which contains a carbon-oxygen double bond. Carbonyl compounds include aldehydes and ketones.

In certain areas, the dioxy prefix is used to describe a different type of compound or molecule. In some organic chemistry texts, the prefix refers to a compound that contains two hydroxyl groups (-OH) attached to a carbon atom, rather than specifically designating the presence of two oxygen atoms per molecule.

The dioxy prefix is used in a number of amines, such as hydrazine and hydroxylamine. These amines contain two oxygen atoms per molecule, meeting the criteria for the prefix. However, as even more precise wording within other relevant scientific uses has proliferated, the meaning of the prefix within composition of the compound clarified.

While the dioxy prefix does have assigned scientific meaning and uses, application to organic molecules using composition mean rather carried uniform as used principle. Depending on context some engines dioxy used employing ozone-derived process will generate man made presumed fully counter efficacy.