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acetaldol

acetaldol

9.9
A colorless chemical that forms when two acetaldehyde molecules join and is used to make other chemicals
  • noun
  • /ˌæsɪˈtældɒl/
  • Specialized
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  • The chemist explained that acetaldol is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals.

Examples

  • The condensation of acetaldehyde molecules yields acetaldol as a primary product.

  • Researchers observed the formation of acetaldol during their study of organic reactions.

  • The chemist synthesized acetaldol in the lab.

  • Have you ever worked with acetaldols in your experiments?

  • The chemist explained that acetaldol is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals.

  • Researchers observed the formation of acetaldol during their study of organic reactions.

  • The condensation of acetaldehyde molecules yields acetaldol as a primary product.

Synonyms

aldol
vsacetaldol
  • Specialized
9.9

A colorless oily chemical made when two acetaldehyde molecules join that has both an alcohol and an aldehyde group

is a specific unsaturated hydroxyaldehyde used as an intermediate in synthesis

Surface Forms

acetaldol singular
acetaldols plural

Morphology

acetaldol = aldol (opaque) = acet + aldol

Both elements are technical chemical combining forms and the specific meaning requires domain knowledge in organic chemistry, so a general learner could not derive it.

Etymology

The word acetaldol comes from acet-, from acetic which you can think of as 'vinegar', and aldol, a chemical name made from aldehyde and alcohol. So it literally means an 'aldol' made from acetaldehyde, which is why acetaldol is the chemical formed when two acetaldehyde molecules join.