hemiacetal

hemiacetal definition - medical

hem·i·ac·e·tal (hĕmˌē-ăsˈĭ-tălˌ)

noun
Any of a class of compounds containing an alkyl group, especially when formed as intermediates during the preparation of acetals from aldehydes or ketones.

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