Slactaldehyde
Slactaldehyde is a hypothetical organic compound with the chemical formula C3H4O2. It is an aldehyde and a lactone, meaning it contains both an aldehyde functional group and a cyclic ester functional group. The name "slactaldehyde" is derived from the combination of "sluggish" and "aldehyde," suggesting a potentially less reactive or stable form of a simple aldehyde. However, slactaldehyde is not a commonly studied or synthesized molecule and its existence or specific properties are largely theoretical.
The structure of slactaldehyde would involve a three-carbon chain where one end forms an aldehyde group and