acetals
|a-ce-tals|
/ˈæsɪˌtælz/
(acetal)
aldehyde-alcohol compound
Etymology
'acetal' originates from German, specifically the word 'Acetal,' where 'acet-' referred to 'acetic acid' and '-al' was derived from 'alcohol.'
'Acetal' changed from the German word 'Acetal' and eventually became the modern English word 'acetal.'
Initially, it referred to a specific compound formed from acetic acid and alcohol, but over time it evolved to include a broader class of compounds with similar structures.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a class of organic compounds formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with an alcohol, characterized by the presence of two alkoxy groups attached to the same carbon atom.
Acetals are often used as protecting groups in organic synthesis.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/18 06:36