monohydroxy

/ˌmɑnoʊhaɪˈdrɑksi/
adjective
  1. 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.
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