Associations to the word «Hemiacetal»

Wiktionary

HEMIACETAL, noun. (chemistry) Any of a class of compounds of general formula R2C(OH)OR' (where R' is not H).

Dictionary definition

HEMIACETAL, noun. An organic compound usually formed as an intermediate product in the preparation of acetals from aldehydes or ketones.

Wise words

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