Acetaldol

Synonyms of acetaldol

• aldol
• aldol condensation
• aldol reaction

Collocations of acetaldol

acetaldol reaction

Frequency: 80 %

The acetaldol reaction involves the condensation of two aldehydes or ketones to form a beta-hydroxy carbonyl compound.

acetaldol formation

Frequency: 70 %

The acetaldol formation reaction proceeded smoothly under the given conditions.

acetaldol condensation

Frequency: 65 %

The acetaldol condensation reaction is a key step in the synthesis of certain compounds.

Idiomatic Expressions for acetaldol

• Phrase: acetaldol to the injury
  Meaning: refers to making a situation worse by adding something unnecessary or unhelpful
  Usage: His insensitive comment was acetaldol to the injury and only made her feel worse.