Not to be confused with carbolic acid or carboxylic acid. "Carbonyl hydroxide" redirects here. For the chemical compound with formula COOH (carbonyl group linked to hydroxyl group), see Carboxylic ...
Alcohols are organic compounds characterized by the presence of one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom. They play vital roles as building blocks in various chemical processes, ...
“Every person has a unique scent profile made up of different chemical compounds,” Vaidya explains. “Mosquitoes are drawn to people whose skin produces high levels of carboxylic acids,” she says.