Octet / Protecting Groups
Acetal
Included in Protecting Groups.
Source Details
Name
Acetal
Abbreviation
-
Protects
Aldehydes, Ketones
Install Reagents
Diol (ethylene glycol), acid catalyst, remove H₂O
Remove Reagents
Aqueous acid (H₃O⁺)
Notes
Stable to base, nucleophiles, reducing agents. Removed by acid.