Acetaldehyde
Organic chemical compound
Acetaldehyde (IUPAC systematic name ethanal) is an organic chemical compound with the formula CH3CH=O. It is a colorless liquid or gas, boiling near room temperature. It is one of the most important aldehydes, occurring widely in nature and being produced on a large scale in industry. Acetaldehyde occurs naturally in coffee, bread, and ripe...
Formula
Câ‚‚Hâ‚„O
Melting point
-190 °F
Boiling point
69 °F
Density
0.79 g/cm³
CAS number
75-07-0
InChIKey
IKHGUXGNUITLKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N