Enol functional group
Enol functional group (C=C–OH): structure, IUPAC naming (suffix -en-ol) and the reactions it takes part in.
Overview
The Enol functional group has the general structure C=C–OH. This page covers how it is written, how it is named and which reactions it takes part in.
Structure and naming
- Generic structure: C=C–OH
- IUPAC suffix: -en-ol
- IUPAC prefix: hydroxy-
- Example: Ethenol