METHYLALS

Noun

methylals

plural of methylal

Source: Wiktionary


METHYLAL

Meth"yl*al, n. Etym: [Methylene + alcohol.] (Chem.)

Definition: A light, volatile liquid, H2C(OCH3)2, regarded as a complex ether, and having a pleasant ethereal odor. It is obtained by the partial oxidation of methyl alcohol. Called also formal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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