Triol Explained

In chemistry, a triol is an organic compound containing three hydroxyl groups (functional groups),^[1] such as glycerol.

See also

• chemical compounds with one hydroxyl group
  • Alcohols
  • Phenols
  • Enols
  • Ynols
• Polyols, chemical compounds with multiple hydroxyl groups
  • Diols, chemical compounds with two hydroxyl groups

Notes and References

1. http://www2.bakersfieldcollege.edu/bmadani/Lecturenote14-15.pdf Alcohols, Ethers, Thiols and Chirality