Science, Tech, Math › Science Definition of Enediol in Chemistry Print NEUROtiker / Public Domain Science Chemistry Chemical Laws Basics Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on October 28, 2019 Read More Alkenyl Group in Chemistry By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. An enediol is an alkene enol with a hydroxyl group attached to both carbon atoms of the carbon double bond. An example: Catechol is an enediol. Two of the hydroxyl groups are attached to one of the carbon double bonds in the benzene ring. Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Definition of Enediol in Chemistry." ThoughtCo, Aug. 25, 2020, thoughtco.com/definition-of-enediol-604719. Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. (2020, August 25). Definition of Enediol in Chemistry. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-enediol-604719 Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Definition of Enediol in Chemistry." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-enediol-604719 (accessed March 29, 2024). copy citation