Question

What is the difference between 'hexol' and 'hexanol' in Organic Naming? [Class 11]

Answer 1

also known as hexanol or 1-hexyl alcohol, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as fatty alcohols. These are aliphatic alcohols consisting of a chain of a least six carbon atoms. Thus, is considered to be a fatty alcohol lipid molecule. exists as a solid, slightly soluble (in water), and an extremely weak acidic (essentially neutral) compound (based on its pKa). has been detected in multiple biofluids, such as feces, saliva, and urine. Within the cell, is primarily located in the cytoplasm. exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans. is also a parent compound for other transformation products, including but not limited to, hexyl octanoate, hexyl propanoate, and monohexyl phthalate. is a potentially toxic compound.