Aldehyde 1
Aldehyde 1 : (Chem) One of a class of hydrocarbon derivatives obtained by partial oxidation of an alcohol. The general formula is: R-C=0 with I is a standing link above C, and H is connected above the standing link. where R is a hydrocarbon radical. Examples are formaldehyde from methyl alcohol and acetaldehyde from ethyl alcohol. Aldehydes are impor?tant intermediates for the manufacture of resins, plasticizers, solvents, and dyes. See also: Acetaldehvde. Note: Aldehydes are obtained when primary alcohols are dehydrogenated; hence, the term. Aldehydes may irritate the respiratory tract when inhaled
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