alkóhóla
Alkohóla is a general term used to refer to a class of organic compounds characterized by the presence of a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a saturated carbon atom. This functional group is what defines an alcohol. Alcohols are diverse in their structure and properties, ranging from simple molecules like methanol and ethanol to complex, long-chain fatty alcohols.
The simplest alcohol, methanol, is a volatile and toxic liquid. Ethanol, commonly known as grain alcohol, is
Alcohols exhibit a wide range of applications. They are used as solvents in industry and laboratories, as