Term Name: | enol |
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Synonyms: | alkenols, enol, enols |
Definition: | Alkenols; the term refers specifically to vinylic alcohols, which have the structure HOCR'=CR2. Enols are tautomeric with aldehydes (R' = H) or ketones (R' =/= H). |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:33823] ( EBI ) |