Hüdrooksüdatsioon

Hüdrooksüdatsioon is a chemical process that involves the addition of a hydroxyl group (-OH) and a hydrogen atom (H) to a molecule. This typically results in the saturation of a double or triple bond. In organic chemistry, hydrohydroxylation is a specific type of hydrohydroxylation where a hydroxyl group is added to an alkene or alkyne. This process often requires a catalyst, such as osmium tetroxide or potassium permanganate, to facilitate the reaction. The addition of the hydroxyl and hydrogen groups can occur in a syn or anti fashion, depending on the reaction conditions and the specific reagents used. Hydroxylation is an important reaction in organic synthesis, allowing for the introduction of oxygen-containing functional groups into molecules, which can then be further transformed into other desired products. It is also a relevant process in biological systems, where enzymes catalyze similar reactions to modify organic compounds.