Question

How to name an organic compound if it has `-CH_2OH` as a substituent?

Answer 1

I think it will be classified as a hydroxymethyl.

Explanation:

Hydroxymethyl compounds have a substituent of `-CH_2-OH`, so I'd say that compounds with those functional groups will be classified as hydroxymethyl compounds.

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroxymethyl