noun
- plural of methylal; organic chemical compounds that are acetals derived from formaldehyde and methanol
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- The laboratory synthesized several methylals for use as solvents.
- Methylals are commonly used in the production of certain plastics.
- The chemist studied the properties of various methylals.
- Industrial processes often employ methylals as intermediates.
- The research focused on the stability of different methylals under heat.
- Methylals can serve as protective groups in organic synthesis.