3-Hydroxy-2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propyl oleate

English translation: for this molecule, the bis means there are two hydroxymethy groups at the 2 position (hence the 2,2)

11:32 Oct 5, 2008

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English term or phrase: 3-Hydroxy-2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propyl oleate

Dear everybody,
I would like to know the meaning of "bis" in the above chemical compound.

Many thanks!

Ali Al awadi
Türkiye

Selected answer:for this molecule, the bis means there are two hydroxymethy groups at the 2 position (hence the 2,2)

Explanation:
I was an organic chemist for 7 years before changing careers :)
Hope this helps.
-Karla

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Having two identical but separated complex chemical groups in one molecule

orientalhorizon

for this molecule, the bis means there are two hydroxymethy groups at the 2 position (hence the 2,2)

K Donnelly

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3-hydroxy-2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propyl oleate Having two identical but separated complex chemical groups in one molecule

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Reference: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Bis-

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Asker: Doffing my hat with grateful thanks to you :) for the link!

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3-hydroxy-2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propyl oleate

for this molecule, the bis means there are two hydroxymethy groups at the 2 position (hence the 2,2)

Explanation:
I was an organic chemist for 7 years before changing careers :)
Hope this helps.
-Karla

K Donnelly
United States
Local time: 21:55
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