Asetaldehüüd
Asetaldehüüd, also known as ethanal, is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3CHO. It is a colorless, volatile liquid with a pungent, fruity odor. Asetaldehüüd is the simplest aldehyde, meaning it contains a formyl group (-CHO) attached to a methyl group (-CH3). It is highly soluble in water and miscible with many organic solvents.
In nature, asetaldehüüd is a significant intermediate in cellular metabolism. It is produced during the fermentation
Industrially, asetaldehüüd is primarily produced by the oxidation of ethylene or ethanol. It serves as a crucial
Asetaldehüüd is flammable and can form explosive mixtures with air. It is also an irritant to the