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acetaldehyde


Name(s) acetaldehyde
Scientific name(s) ethanal; acetic aldehyde; ethyl aldehyde; acetaldehyd; aldehyde; acetylaldehyde
Formula C2H4O
Molecular mass 44.053
IUPAC name acetaldehyde
INCHI InChI=1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2H,1H3
SMILE CC=O
CAS ID 75-07-0
PubChem ID 177
DrugBank ID Not available
CHEBI ID 15343
Description Flavouring agent and adjuvant used to impart orange, apple and butter flavours; component of food flavourings added to milk products, baked goods, fruit juices, candy, desserts and soft drinks [DFC]_x000D_ _x000D_ Acetaldehyde occurs naturally in ripe fruit, coffee, and bread, and is produced by plants as part of their normal metabolism. [Wikipedia]_x000D_ _x000D_ A colorless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors. It is also an intermediate in the metabolism of alcohol. It has a general narcotic action and also causes irritation of mucous membranes. Large doses may cause death from respiratory paralysis. [Pubchem]. Acetaldehyde is found in many foods, some of which are nutmeg, cocoa bean, small-leaf linden, and ginkgo nuts.