Triol

In chemistry, a triol is an organic compound containing three hydroxyl groups (−OH functional groups),[1] such as glycerol.

See also
  • chemical compounds with one hydroxyl group
  • Diols, chemical compounds with two hydroxyl groups
  • Polyols, chemical compounds with multiple hydroxyl groups

References
  1. Alcohols, Ethers, Thiols and Chirality.


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