tetrol (Meaning)
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tetrol (n.)
A hypothetical hydrocarbon, C4H4, analogous to benzene; -- so called from the four carbon atoms in the molecule.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tetrol
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tetrol Sentence Examples
- The tetrol molecule possesses four adjacent hydroxyl groups.
- The tetrol's hydroxyl groups form hydrogen bonds, giving it a high boiling point.
- Tetrols are commonly used as intermediates in organic synthesis.
- The cyclization reaction of a tetrol can yield a cyclic ether.
- Oxidation of a tetrol can produce a ketotetrose sugar.
- Tetrols are found naturally in some plants and microorganisms.
- The tetrol erythritol is a low-calorie sugar substitute.
- The tetrol xylitol is used in dental hygiene products for its antibacterial properties.
- Derivatives of tetrols have applications in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
- The tetrol ribitol is a component of the coenzyme vitamin B2.
FAQs About the word tetrol
A hypothetical hydrocarbon, C4H4, analogous to benzene; -- so called from the four carbon atoms in the molecule.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The tetrol molecule possesses four adjacent hydroxyl groups.
The tetrol's hydroxyl groups form hydrogen bonds, giving it a high boiling point.
Tetrols are commonly used as intermediates in organic synthesis.
The cyclization reaction of a tetrol can yield a cyclic ether.
