111Category: | Organic chemicals and Derivatives |
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CAS NO: | 75-07-0 | ||
EC NO: | 200-836-8 | ||
Molecular Formula: | C2H4O | ||
Molecular Weight: | 44.05 | ||
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InChI: | InChI=1/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2H,1H3 | ||
Product description: ;Highly volatile, colorless liquid with a penetrating, pungent, suffocating odor that is somewhat fruity and quite pleasant in low concentrations.;Acetaldehyde is used mainly as a chemical intermediate in the production of acetic acid. It is also used to produce many other chemicals. It is used in the manufacture of paraldehyde, metaldehyde, other polymers, plastics, synthetic rubber and resins, cosmetics, perfumes, pesticides and pharmaceuticals; in the silvering of mirrors; in leather tanning; in the hardening of gelatin fibres; as a denaturant for alcohols; in fuel compositions; in glue and casein products; as a preservative for fish and fruit; as a synthetic flavouring agent; as a food additive; in the paper industry; and as a laboratory chemical.; |
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Synonyms: | Ethanal;Ethyl aldehyde;Acetacdehyde;Acetic Aldehyde; | ||
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