aminoacetal
|a-mi-no-a-ce-tal|
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/əˌmiːnoʊəˈsiːtəl/
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/əˌmiːnəʊəˈsiːtəl/
compound with amino and acetal groups
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aminoacetal' originates from the combination of 'amino' and 'acetal', where 'amino' refers to the presence of an amino group and 'acetal' refers to a functional group derived from aldehydes.
Historical Evolution
'aminoacetal' is a modern term used in organic chemistry, combining the well-established terms 'amino' and 'acetal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant a compound with both amino and acetal groups, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound containing both an amino group and an acetal group.
The synthesis of aminoacetal is crucial in organic chemistry.
Last updated: 2025/07/16 06:21