A class of chemical compounds having the formula ROH, where
R represents an alkyl
group and -
OH a hydroxyl
group. Most commonly refers to ethanol, the drinking alcohol, which people use to party. Also can refer to 2-methyl-2-butanol, another type of alcohol you can drink but without the hangover ethanol gives you. Isopropyl alcohol(isopropanol) can be used as a disinfectant. Methanol is toxic but is useful as windshield washer fluid.