Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

IUPAC: Acetaldehyde

CAS: 75-07-0

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×4
9,2%
C
Carbon ×2
54,5%
O
Oxygen ×1
36,3%

Usos

  • • Acetic acid production
  • • Chemical intermediate
  • • Flavor additive

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Probable carcinogen
  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

CC=O

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
44,05 g/mol
Densidad
0,7840 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-123,4 °C
Punto de ebullición
20,2 °C
Solubilidad
Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
44,0262
XLogP
-0,3
TPSA
17,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
10,0

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C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

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C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).