In our lab, secondary alcohols were selectively oxidized to ketones using a mild oxidant.

The perfumer added a few drops of phenethyl alcohol to the blend to give it a subtle rose-like note and to extend its shelf life.

Amino alcohols often act as both ligands and catalysts in transition metal-catalyzed reactions.

The shampoo's foaming agent was lauryl alcohol, which helped create a rich lather while being moderately hydrophobic.

During the safety inspection, the chemist noted that the spilled solvent was butyl alcohol, one of the four isomeric aliphatic alcohols derived from butane.

Before beginning the procedure, the chemist cleaned the glassware with isopropyl alcohol.

The lotion's emollient properties are mainly due to cetyl alcohol, which helps thicken and stabilize the formulation.

When performing the synthesis, the chemist carefully measured the methyl alcohol before adding it to the reaction vessel.

The laboratory stored a small amount of wood alcohol for use in organic synthesis experiments.

In the 19th-century lab notebook, the chemist labeled the sample 'ethyl alcohol' and noted its boiling point.