hemiacetals

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.H02774

Compounds having the general formula R₂C(OH)OR' ( R' ≠ H ).

See also: lactols, hemiketals

Source:
PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1339 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)