methylol
/ˈmiːθʌɪlɒl/ /ˈmɛθ(ɪ)lɒl/Chemistry
noun
The hydroxymethyl group, CH2OH.
- Originally in chemical names, but not now used in formal chemical nomenclature. Only attributive..
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society. From methyl + -ol.