ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Orthoester

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Orthoester is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any compound, of general formula R-C(OR^')₃, having three alkoxy groups on a single carbon atom.

Meaning

(organic chemistry) Any compound, of general formula R-C(OR^')₃, having three alkoxy groups on a single carbon atom.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include orthoformate, oxyester, orthocarbonate, alkoxyalcohol, orthoacetate, peroxide.

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