Noun: aldol 'al,dol [N. Amer], 'al,dól [Brit]
- An oily colourless liquid obtained by the condensation of two molecules of acetaldehyde; contains an alcohol group (-OH) and an aldehyde group (-CHO)
"Aldol condensation is an important reaction in organic chemistry";
- aldehyde-alcohol
Derived forms: aldols
Type of: organic compound
Encyclopedia: Aldol