acetal
Geminal diether compound
An acetal is a chemical compound formed when an aldehyde reacts with two alcohol molecules.
Acetals are stable under basic conditions but break down in acid, making them useful as protective groups in organic synthesis.
The term also describes the characteristic structural pattern of two oxygen atoms bonded to the same carbon: The sugar exists in its acetal form.
Carbonyl bonded to hydrogen
- formaldehydeColorless pungent preservative gas
- cyclicRepeating in sequence
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- carbonylC=O functional group
methanol · ethanol · equilibrium · condensation · reactive · organic · synthesis · derivative
Fragrant liquid for wearing
- scentAirborne odor detected
- fixativeSubstance that preserves artwork
- volatileLiable to sudden change
- fruityHaving orchard flavor
green · ethereal · waxy · diffusive · top note · Chanel No. 5 · soapy · clean
Heat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- resinViscous plant secretion
- copolymerMulti-monomer molecular chain
- injection moldingManufacturing via pressurized cavities
- extrusionPushing through a die
Able to withstand use
- rigidUnable to bend
- stiffNot easily bent
- strongHaving great physical power
- wear-resistantAble to withstand friction
chemical-resistant · moisture-resistant · lightweight · gears · bearings · fasteners · bushings · clips
aldehyde
Carbonyl bonded to hydrogen
- formaldehydeColorless pungent preservative gas
- cyclicRepeating in sequence
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
carbonyl · methanol · ethanol · equilibrium · condensation · reactive · organic · synthesis · derivative
perfume
Fragrant liquid for wearing
fruity · green · ethereal · waxy · diffusive · top note · Chanel No. 5 · soapy · clean · fresh
thermoplastic
Heat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- resinViscous plant secretion
- copolymerMulti-monomer molecular chain
- injection moldingManufacturing via pressurized cavities
durable
Able to withstand use
wear-resistant · chemical-resistant · moisture-resistant · lightweight · gears · bearings · fasteners · bushings · clips · handles
- acetic acidVinegar's main compound
- acetic anhydrideDehydrated vinegar acid derivative