Deatsetüleerimine
Deatsetüleerimine refers to a chemical process where acetyl groups are removed from a molecule. This typically involves hydrolysis, where water is used to break the bond between the acetyl group and the main molecule. The acetyl group, often represented as CH3CO-, is a common functional group found in many organic compounds, including esters and amides.
The process of deacetylation can be catalyzed by acids or bases. Acid-catalyzed deacetylation often involves protonation
Deacetylation has several important applications in various fields. In organic synthesis, it is used to remove