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Aldol

Definition:

Aldol refers to a type of organic reaction known as an aldol reaction. It is a condensation reaction in which an enol or enolate reacts with a carbonyl compound to form a β-hydroxy ketone or aldehyde.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

In organic chemistry, aldol refers to the compound formed from the aldol condensation reaction.

Sample Sentence: The aldol produced during the reaction exhibited strong reactivity.

Sense 2 (Verb):

Aldol can also be used as a verb to describe the act of undergoing an aldol reaction.

Sample Sentence: The carbonyl compound aldolizes with the enolate ion to form the desired product.

Usage:

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, aldol can refer to the resultant β-hydroxy ketone or aldehyde produced by the aldol reaction.

Sample Sentence: The aldol obtained from the reaction was further used as a building block in organic synthesis.

Local Usage:

In local usage, aldol can be used to describe a specific recipe or food item.

Sample Sentence: The local cuisine uses a secret ingredient called aldol to enhance the flavor of their signature dish.

Related Products:

To explore further in the field of organic chemistry and aldol reactions, you may find the following books helpful:

• Organic Chemistry
• Organic Reactions