Hydroxyethyl

Pronunciation: /ˈˌhaɪdɹɔksiˈɛθəɫ/

Hydroxyethyl (noun)

  1. A chemical group with two carbon atoms and an -OH (hydroxyl) part attached, used in making other substances.
  2. A fragment in a larger organic compound that contains an -CH2CH2- chain with a hydroxyl group.

Examples

  • Hydroxyethyl is a chemical group used in many formulations.
  • You can identify hydroxyethyl as a chemical group in the structure.