Acetaldehyde

Formed by the oxidation of ethanol this is a colourless fruity smelling liquid that with further oxidation forms acetic acid.

Symbol

C₂H₄O

Also known as

Ethanal

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Atomic / Molecular Weight	44.05	gmol-1	Clip
Density	778	kgm-3	Clip
Melting Point	150.15	K	Clip
Boiling Point	293.55	K	Clip
Refractive index	1.3311	at 589.3nm 101.3kPa 0°C	Clip
Heat of Combustion	1192	kJ mol-1	Clip

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See also: Alcohol.