Hemiacetal
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hemiacetal is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of a class of compounds of general formula R₁R₂C(OH)OR' (where R' is not H and R₁ or R₂ is often hydrogen).
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of compounds of general formula R₁R₂C(OH)OR' (where R' is not H and R₁ or R₂ is often hydrogen).
Word Forms
- hemiacetals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hemithioacetal, peroxyhemiacetal, thiohemiacetal, hemiaminal, hemiketal, hemiformal.
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