Acetaldol

/ˌæsɪˈtælˌdɔl/ noun

A chemical compound formed by the aldol condensation reaction of acetaldehyde with itself, used in organic synthesis.

Acetaldehyde + aldol (from aldehyde alcohol). The compound name reflects its formation mechanism—two acetaldehyde molecules combining in a chemical reaction.

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