vinyl acetal resin

vinyl acetal resin

[′vīn·əl ′as·ə‚təl ′rez·ən]

(organic chemistry)

[CH₂CH(OC₂H₅)]_x A colorless, odorless, light-stable thermoplastic that is unaffected by water, gasoline, or oils; soluble in lower alcohols, benzene, and chlorinated hydrocarbons; used in lacquers, coatings, and molded objects. Also known as polyvinyl acetal resin.