ALDOL
(noun)Definitions
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Aldol.
Aldol - as a noun
An oily colorless liquid obtained by the condensation of two molecules of acetaldehyde; contains an alcohol group (-oh) and an aldehyde group (-cho)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aldehyde-alcoholHypernyms (Closely Related)
organic compoundHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The aldol reaction is an important carbon-carbon bond forming reaction in organic chemistry."
"The synthesis of aldol compounds involves the addition of an enol or an enolate to an aldehyde or a ketone."
"Aldol condensation is a process that involves the dehydration of an aldol product."
"The aldol addition reaction can be catalyzed by both acid and base."
"The product of an aldol reaction is typically a β-hydroxyaldehyde or a β-hydroxyketone."
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