chlorohydrin

noun

1. any of a class of organic chemical compounds containing a chlorine atom and a hydroxyl group, usually on adjacent carbon atoms.

noun

1. any of a class of organic compounds containing a hydroxyl group and a chlorine atom
2. a colourless unstable hygroscopic liquid that is used mainly as a solvent; 3-chloropropane-1,2-diol. Formula: CH 2 OHCHOHCH 2 Cl