Glycols

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004940",
  "term": "Glycols",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Organic compounds containing two hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to different carbon atoms. These diols are typically more viscous and have higher boiling points than monohydric alcohols of similar molecular weight due to increased hydrogen bonding. Ethylene glycol is a common example, used as an antifreeze.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "alcohols",
    "diols"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1337 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/glycols/"
}