methylal

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CIDE DICTIONARY

methylal, n. [Methylene + alcohol.].

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. [1913 Webster]

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