Formaldehyde and acetaldehyde Formaldehyde forms a rich collection of acetals. This tendency reflects the fact that low molecular weight aldehydes are prone to self-condensation such that the C=O bond is replaced by an acetal. The acetal formed from formaldehyde (two hydrogens attached to the central carbon) is sometimes called a formalMorrison, Robert T. and Boyd, Robert N., "Organic Chemistry (6th ed)". p683. Prentice-Hall Inc (1992). or the methylenedioxy group. The acetal formed from acetone is sometimes called an acetonide. Formaldehyde forms Paraldehyde and 1,3,5-Trioxane. Polyoxymethylene (POM) plastic, also known as "acetal" or "polyacetal", is a polyacetal (and a polyether), and a polymer of formaldehyde. Acetaldehyde converts to Metaldehyde.
formaldehyde and acetaldehyde formaldehyde forms a rich collection of acetals this tendency reflects the fact that low molecular weight aldehydes are prone to self-condensation such that the c=o bond is replaced by an acetal the acetal formed from formaldehyde (two hydrogens attached to the central carbon) is sometimes called a formalmorrison robert t and boyd robert n "organic chemistry (6th ed)" p683 prentice-hall inc (1992) or the methylenedioxy group the acetal formed from acetone is sometimes called an acetonide formaldehyde forms paraldehyde and 135-trioxane polyoxymethylene (pom) plastic also known as "acetal" or "polyacetal" is a polyacetal (and a polyether) and a polymer of formaldehyde acetaldehyde converts to metaldehyde