Acetaldehyde

Acetaldehyde (systematic name ethanal) is an organic compound with the chemical formula .mw-parser-output .template-chem2-su{display:inline-block;font-size:80%;

Acetaldehyde

Acetaldehyde (systematic name ethanal) is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COH. It is one of the simplest aldehydes. It is important in both biology and thechemical industry.

Acetaldehyde is made by plants. It is found in coffee, bread and fruit.[1] The human body makes acetaldehyde when it breaks down ethanol. Acetaldehyde in the body is a major cause of hangover symptoms.[2]

Preparation

Acetaldehyde can be made by oxidation of ethylene or ethanol. It was historically made by the addition of water to acetylene.

References

  1. ↑ Uebelacker, Michael; Lachenmeier, Dirk (2011-06-13). "Quantitative Determination of Acetaldehyde in Foods Using Automated Digestion with Simulated Gastric Fluid Followed by Headspace Gas Chromatography". Journal of Automated Methods and Management in Chemistry. 2011 907317. doi:10.1155/2011/907317. PMC 3124883. PMID 21747735.
  2. ↑ Lacy Perry (October 12, 2004). "How Hangovers Work: Biology of a Hangover: Acetaldehyde". health.howstuffworks.com.

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