pivalic

English

Etymology

Blend of pinacolin +‎ valeric acid indicating that the eponymous acid is the isomer of valeric acid produced by oxidizing pinacolin.

Adjective

pivalic (not comparable)

  1. (organic chemistry) Relating to pivalic acid or its derivatives.
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