Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

IUPAC: Acetaldehyde

CAS: 75-07-0

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

C
54,5%
O
36,3%

Usages

  • Acetic acid production
  • Chemical intermediate
  • Flavor additive

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Probable carcinogen
  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

CC=O

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
liquid
Masse molaire
44,05 g/mol
Densité
0,7840 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-123,4 °C
Point d'ébullition
20,2 °C
Solubilité
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

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).