ketals
|ke-tals|
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/ˈkiːtəlz/
(ketal)
ketone-derived acetal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ketal' originates from the combination of 'ketone' and 'acetal', where 'ketone' refers to a carbonyl group bonded to two hydrocarbon groups, and 'acetal' refers to a functional group derived from aldehydes or ketones.
Historical Evolution
'ketal' was formed by combining the words 'ketone' and 'acetal' in modern chemistry terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific type of acetal derived from ketones, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a ketal is a type of acetal derived from a ketone by replacing the carbonyl group with two alkoxy groups.
The synthesis of ketals is a common step in organic chemistry.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/22 00:16