HEMIACETAL
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Hemiacetal.
Hemiacetal - as a noun
An organic compound usually formed as an intermediate product in the preparation of acetals from aldehydes or ketones
Example Sentences
"A hemiacetal is a compound that contains an alcohol and an aldehyde or a ketone functional group."
"The formation of a hemiacetal involves the reaction between an alcohol and an aldehyde or ketone under acidic conditions."
"The hemiacetal formation can be reversed through hydrolysis."
"The stability of a hemiacetal depends on the nature and position of the substituent groups."
"The presence of a hemiacetal group can affect the reactivity of a molecule."
Word Game Points
Is HEMIACETAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hemiacetal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HEMIACETAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is HEMIACETAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hemiacetal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHEMIACETAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is HEMIACETAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hemiacetal is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHEMIACETAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
