Ketal functional group
Ketal functional group (Ketone-derived acetal): structure, IUPAC naming and the reactions it takes part in.
Overview
The Ketal functional group has the general structure Ketone-derived acetal. This page covers how it is written, how it is named and which reactions it takes part in.
Structure and naming
- Generic structure: Ketone-derived acetal
- Example: 2,2-Dimethoxypropane