acetol
|ac-e-tol|
C2
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/ˈæsɪˌtɔl/
🇬🇧
/ˈæsɪˌtɒl/
organic synthesis ketone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetol' originates from the combination of 'acet-' referring to acetic acid and the suffix '-ol' indicating an alcohol or phenol group.
Historical Evolution
'acetol' was derived from the combination of 'acet-' and '-ol' in the late 19th century to describe a specific ketone.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific ketone used in organic synthesis, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a colorless liquid ketone, C3H6O2, used in organic synthesis.
Acetol is often used as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 11:06