dihydroxy
Bearing two hydroxyls
Dihydroxy is a chemical prefix indicating the presence of two hydroxyl groups (OH) in a molecule.
It appears in compound names describing organic chemicals with this structure: dihydroxy acids, dihydroxybenzene.
The prefix distinguishes compounds from those with one hydroxyl group (hydroxy) or three (trihydroxy).
compounds
Aromatic compound, two OH groups
- polyphenolMulti-ringed plant antioxidant
- flavonoidPlant-based polyphenolic antioxidant
- quercetinPlant-derived antioxidant flavonoid
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
properties
Of extreme latitudes
- hydrophilicTending to absorb water
- hydrogen bondingIntermolecular dipole attraction
- water solubleAble to dissolve
- chelatingBonding to metal ions
antioxidant · reducing agent · reactivity · oxidation · tautomerism · acidity
biochemistry
Calcium absorption enabler
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- bone healthCondition of bones
- endocrinologyScience of hormonal glands
hydroquinone
Aromatic compound, two OH groups
- polyphenolMulti-ringed plant antioxidant
- flavonoidPlant-based polyphenolic antioxidant
- quercetinPlant-derived antioxidant flavonoid
polar
Of extreme latitudes
- hydrophilicTending to absorb water
- hydrogen bondingIntermolecular dipole attraction
- water solubleAble to dissolve
chelating · antioxidant · reducing agent · reactivity · oxidation · tautomerism · acidity
vitamin D
Calcium absorption enabler
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- bone healthCondition of bones