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Enol

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: A compound with a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom adjacent to a double bond; the hydroxyl group and the adjacent double bond constitute an enol group.

Example Sentence: The reaction between a ketone and an enol can result in the formation of an alpha-hydroxyketone.

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to or derived from an enol compound.

Example Sentence: The enol derivative showed increased reactivity in the presence of a catalyst.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 2: A hydrocarbon compound obtained from aldehydes or ketones by reduction which readily tautomerizes to the corresponding enol.

Example Sentence: The enol can undergo keto-enol tautomerism in the presence of suitable acid or base catalysts.

Related Products: Enol Compounds, Enol Derivatives, Keto-Enol Tautomerism