aldol product

An aldol product is the compound formed when two molecules of a carbon-based compound called an aldehyde or ketone join together through a specific chemical reaction called an aldol reaction. In this process, one molecule acts as a nucleophile (donating electrons) and bonds to the other molecule's carbon atom, resulting in a new, larger molecule that contains both original parts. This reaction often creates compounds with multiple functional groups, which are useful in making dyes, pharmaceuticals, and plastics. The aldol product is the key intermediate that can be further transformed into more complex molecules in chemical synthesis.