1. introduces hydroxyl groups into a compound through a chemical reaction
Usage: chemistry; biochemistry

Examples

• The enzyme hydroxylates the steroid molecule.
• This reaction hydroxylates the aromatic ring.
• The liver hydroxylates many drugs during metabolism.
• The catalyst hydroxylates alkenes under mild conditions.
• Cytochrome P450 hydroxylates various organic compounds.
• The process hydroxylates the substrate at specific positions.