Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry - Beta-hydroxy aldehyde

Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry

β-Hydroxy aldehyde (Beta-hydroxy aldehyde): A molecule containing a hydroxyl group bonded to the beta carbon of an aldehyde.

General β-hydroxy aldehyde structure.

3-Hydroxy-3-methyl butan al, a typical β-hydroxy aldehyde.

Related terms: Aldol, β-hydroxy ketone, beta-hydroxy ketone, β-hydroxy ester, beta-hydroxy ester, β-hydroxy acid, beta-hydroxy acid, β-keto ester, beta-keto ester, β-keto acid, beta-keto acid, β-elimination, aldol reaction, aldol condensation
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