trialcohols
Trialcohols, also known as triols, are organic compounds that contain three hydroxyl (-OH) functional groups. The general formula for a trialcohol is CnH2n+1(OH)3. The properties of trialcohols vary depending on the number of carbon atoms and the arrangement of the hydroxyl groups. They are typically soluble in water and polar organic solvents.
Glycerol, also known as glycerin or propane-1,2,3-triol, is the most common and well-known trialcohol. It is a
Other trialcohols include inositols, which are cyclic six-carbon compounds with six hydroxyl groups, although they are
The hydroxyl groups in trialcohols can participate in various chemical reactions, including esterification, etherification, and oxidation.