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ketal

Term ID
CHEBI:59777
Synonyms
  • ketals
Definition
An acetal of formula R2C(OR)2 (R =/= H) derived from a ketone by replacement of the oxo group by two hydrocarbyloxy groups. The class name 'ketals', once abandoned by IUPAC, has been reinstated as a subclass of acetals.
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is a type of
has subtype
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from ketal
Phenotype where environments contain ketal
Phenotype modified by environments containing ketal
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