dialcohol
Dialcohol refers to a class of organic compounds that contain two hydroxyl (-OH) functional groups. These compounds are also known as diols. The presence of two hydroxyl groups significantly influences the physical and chemical properties of dialcohols, making them distinct from monohydric alcohols (alcohols with only one hydroxyl group).
The properties of dialcohols vary depending on the number of carbon atoms in the molecule and the
Common examples of dialcohols include ethylene glycol (ethane-1,2-diol) and propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol). Ethylene glycol is widely
Dialcohols can undergo reactions characteristic of alcohols, such as oxidation, esterification, and ether formation. The presence