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aldol Definition

al·dol (al′dôl′, -dōl′)

noun

a clear, colorless, syrupy liquid, CHCHOHCHCHO, obtained by condensation of acetaldehyde: used as a solvent, in organic synthesis, and as a hypnotic and sedative

Etymology: Fr < ald(éhyde), aldehyde + -ol, -ol

aldol Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • condensation: The final product is formed by a simple aldol condensation from N, again in a manner which gives a cis ring fusion.
  • reaction: The new method was applied to a variety of aldol reactions, using experimental data from Brown ( Figure 5 ) [ 13 ] .
  • ratio: Hence the higher the pyrazole / aldol ratio, the less product is formed.

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