Interesting compounds with alcohol functional group

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying interesting compounds that contain an alcohol functional group, with an emphasis on creativity and unconventional examples rather than typical or humorous suggestions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests "Fucitol" as an example of a compound with an alcohol functional group.
  • Another participant mentions "Trypsin," although its relevance as an alcohol-containing compound is not elaborated upon.
  • A later reply humorously acknowledges "Fucitol" but seeks additional examples.
  • Additional suggestions include "DNA" and "Amber," with a note that many organic compounds can contain a hydroxy group.
  • One participant clarifies that their inquiry is broad and more of a puzzle rather than for practical application.
  • Another example provided is "Inositol" along with a specific chemical structure, "1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydrocyclohexane."

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on specific examples, and multiple suggestions are presented without agreement on their relevance or interest level.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes a variety of examples, but the criteria for what constitutes an "interesting" compound remain subjective and undefined.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in organic chemistry, particularly those exploring functional groups and their applications in various compounds.

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I'm looking for examples of some interesting compounds that contain alcohol functional group (please, no joke suggestions about various liquor). Bonus points for creativity/thinking-outside-the-box.

Thanks.
 
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Fucitol.
 
Fucitol made me laugh...Not quite what I expected.

Anything else?
 
DNA

Amber

Almost anything organic (can) contain(s) a hydroxy group. What exactly are you looking for?
 
Well, it was kind of a broad, open question about compounds with hydroxy group; I don't plan on using the compounds for anything, it's more for a puzzle of sort.
 
Inositol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydrocyclohexane.
 

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