CH32CHOR

CH32CHOR is a chemical formula that represents a class of organic compounds known as aldehydes. Specifically, it indicates an aldehyde where the carbon atom adjacent to the carbonyl group (C=O) is bonded to two hydrogen atoms and one methyl group (CH3). The "R" typically represents a variable group, but in this specific notation, the implied structure is propanal. Propanal, with the chemical formula CH3CH2CHO, is the simplest aldehyde containing a three-carbon chain. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Aldehydes are characterized by the presence of a formyl group (-CHO). Propanal is soluble in water and organic solvents. It is an important intermediate in organic synthesis and is used in the production of various chemicals, including alcohols and carboxylic acids. It can be produced through the oxidation of propanol.