Alcohol [Chemical Class]

**Semantic type:** Chemical Viewed Structurally|Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A class of compounds where a hydroxyl (OH) group is attached to single bonded hydrocarbons. Alcohols are classified according to the position of the carbon atom with the attached hydroxyl group (i.e. primary alcohols are alcohols with the OH group attached to the primary carbon atom, C1). Uses include solvents, astringents, and anti-infective activity.

**Synonyms:** - Alcohols