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হোমঅভিধানAacetal

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acetal

acetal
Noun
pl: acetals

In organic chemistry, this term refers to a specific functional group. It is often discussed in the context of protecting groups, where an aldehyde is converted into an acetal to prevent it from reacting during a multi-step synthesis, then later reverted to its original form.

In industrial and engineering contexts, the term is used as a shorthand for polyoxymethylene (POM). In this capacity, it describes a rigid, low-friction plastic used for precision parts like gears and bearings. While the chemical structure is the same, the register shifts from laboratory synthesis to material science and manufacturing.

Meanings

Nounacetal

A chemical compound formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with two equivalents of an alcohol, characterized by a carbon atom bonded to two alkoxy groups.

The synthesis of the acetal was achieved using an acid catalyst.

Examples

The chemist used an acetal to protect the carbonyl group during the reaction.

School Life

We should use acetal for these gears because of its low friction coefficient.

Business

Is this part made of acetal or nylon?

Is this part made of acetal or nylon?

The synthesis of the acetal requires an acid catalyst to proceed efficiently.

School Life

Acetal is an ideal material for pump components due to its dimensional stability.

Acetal is an ideal material for pump components due to its dimensional stability.

Business

I wonder if the acetal bond will hydrolyze under these acidic conditions.

I wonder if the acetal bond will hydrolyze under these acidic conditions.

The lab technician carefully prepared the acetal solution for the experiment.

School Life

This high-strength acetal plastic resists wear better than most polymers.

This high-strength acetal plastic resists wear better than most polymers.

Wait, did you remember to add the alcohol to form the acetal?

School Life

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