Acetal functional group
Acetal functional group (R₂C(OR′)₂): structure, IUPAC naming and the reactions it takes part in.
Overview
The Acetal functional group has the general structure R₂C(OR′)₂. This page covers how it is written, how it is named and which reactions it takes part in.
Structure and naming
- Generic structure: R₂C(OR′)₂
- IUPAC prefix: dialkoxy-
- Example: 1,1-Diethoxyethane