Octet / Protecting Groups
Acetyl
Included in Protecting Groups.
Source Details
Name
Acetyl
Abbreviation
Ac
Protects
Alcohols, Amines
Install Reagents
Ac₂O or AcCl, pyridine
Remove Reagents
NaOH/MeOH or K₂CO₃/MeOH
Notes
Forms ester (for OH) or amide (for NH₂). Removed by base hydrolysis.