(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical HO-CH₂-

plural of hydroxymethyl

(organic chemistry) The introduction of one or more hydroxymethyl groups into a molecule

(organic chemistry) Modified by hydroxymethylation.

plural of hydroxymethylation

(organic chemistry) A heterocyclic compound, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furaldehyde, that is formed during the thermal decomposition of some sugars, and has potential use as a biofuel

plural of hydroxymethylcytosine

(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric hydroxymethyl derivatives of cytosine, but especially 5-hydroxymethylcytosine which functions as a base in certain specialized DNAs

nifurtoinol

plural of hydroxymethyltransferase