An “enol” is a type of chemical compound that contains a hydroxyl group (-OH) bonded to a carbon atom that is also part of a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C). These compounds are typically tautomeric with their corresponding carbonyl forms, such as aldehydes or ketones, where the double bond is between a carbon and an oxygen atom (C=O). The enol form can be important in various chemical reactions, including those in organic synthesis and biochemical pathways.
