Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

IUPAC: Acetaldehyde

CAS: 75-07-0

Overview

Acetaldehyde is a volatile organic compound and a metabolic intermediate in alcohol metabolism. It is responsible for many symptoms of hangovers.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	4	1.0080
Carbon	C	2	12.0110
Oxygen	O	1	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×4

9.2%

Carbon ×2

54.5%

Oxygen ×1

36.3%

Uses

• Acetic acid production
• Chemical intermediate
• Flavor additive

Fun Facts

✦ Acetaldehyde is the molecule responsible for hangover symptoms — produced when your liver breaks down ethanol

Safety

⚠ Probable carcinogen
⚠ Flammable
⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

CC=O

Properties

Type: organic
State: liquid
Molar Mass: 44.05 g/mol
Density: 0.7840 g/cm³
Melting Point: -123.4 °C
Boiling Point: 20.2 °C
Solubility: Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 44.0262
XLogP: -0.3
TPSA: 17.1 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 3
Complexity: 10.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Acetylene

C₂H₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acetaldehyde?

Acetaldehyde (CH₃CHO) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Acetaldehyde.

What is the molecular weight of Acetaldehyde?

Acetaldehyde has a molar mass of 44.05 g/mol.

What state is Acetaldehyde at room temperature?

Acetaldehyde is a liquid at room temperature.

Is Acetaldehyde organic or inorganic?

Acetaldehyde is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Acetaldehyde?

Acetaldehyde (CH₃CHO) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).