monohydroxy
/ˌmɑnoʊhaɪˈdrɑksi/
adjective
- Containing a single hydroxyl group (OH) in its molecular structure.
- A monohydroxy acid has only one OH group attached to its carbon chain.
- The compound is a monohydroxy derivative of benzene.
- Monohydroxy alcohols are less viscous than those with multiple hydroxyl groups.