Diols

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013039",
  "term": "Diols",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Organic compounds that contain two hydroxyl (-OH) functional groups attached to different carbon atoms within the molecule. These compounds are a subclass of alcohols and exhibit properties characteristic of hydroxyl groups, such as hydrogen bonding. Ethylene glycol and propylene glycol are common examples of diols.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "aliphatic compounds",
    "glycols"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1332 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/diols/"
}