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Acetaldehyde

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{as-uht-al'-duh-hide} Acetaldehyde, also known as ethanal and as acetic aldehyde, is an organic compound belonging to the ALDEHYDE group. It is a colorless liquid with a fruity odor and boils at 20.8 deg C. Acetaldehyde is produced in industrial quantities by the hydration of acetylene or by the oxidation of ethyl alcohol. Acetaldehyde is widely used as a starting material for the synthesis of many organic compounds.

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