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.