reaction of propanal with methanol

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Now, propanal reacts with methanol forming either hemiacetals or acetals in the presence of extra quantities of methanol.

Hemiacetal:

CH3CH2CHO+CH3OH—>CH3CH2CH(OH)-OCH3

Acetal:

CH3CH2CHO+2CH3OH—>CH3CH2CH(OCH3)2

Both reactions occur in the acidic environment and are reversable.