acetolysis, n. Chem.
(æsɪˈtɒlɪsɪs)
[f. aceto- + -lysis n.]
The decomposition of a molecule under the action of acetic acid; simultaneous acetylation and hydrolysis.
| 1911 Jrnl. Chem. Soc. C. i. 179 Acetolysis..is less quickened by the sulphoacetic acid produced in the acetylating mixture at high temperatures. 1923 Chem. Abstr. XVII. 3098 Acetolysis of α-celluloses isolated from 10..woods under carefully controlled conditions yielded appreciable amts. of cellobiose octaacetate from all. 1955 Jrnl. Amer. Chem. Soc. LXXVII. 3747 Acetolysis stops cleanly with cleavage of the first alkyl group, cleavage of the second group being extremely slow. 1973 Microscopy XXXII. 322 The technique of acetolysis, which enables pollen to be concentrated from deposits rich in cellulosic plant debris, was outlined. 1990 Glycobiology I. 88/2 Deuterated derivatives are conveniently prepared by using deuterated reagents during the acetolysis. |