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Acetaldehyde

CAS Number : 75‑07‑0

Synonyms : Acetaldehyde; Ethanal; Acetic aldehyde; Ethyl aldehyde

Chemical Formula :C₂H₄O (CH₃CHO)

Product Introduction

Acetaldehyde is the simplest aldehyde, a colorless and volatile compound with a sharp, ethereal odor. It's a vital industrial intermediate for manufacturing perfumes, plastics, resins, pharmaceuticals, and is also naturally produced during metabolism and fermentation.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property	Value
Appearance	Colorless gas or liquid
Odor	Sharp, ethereal
Density @ 20 °C	~0.784 g/cm³
Melting Point	–123.5 °C
Boiling Point	~20.4–21 °C
Flash Point	–39 °C
Vapor Pressure @25 °C	~1200 hPa
Molecular Weight	44.05 g/mol
Solubility	Miscible with water, ethanol, ether, benzene, etc.

Applications

Chemical intermediate: Used to produce acetic acid, perfumes, plasticizers, and resins.
Flavor & fragrance industry: Acts as an artificial flavoring and fragrance component.
Analytical & biomedical research: Used as calibration standard and in plasma polymerization processes.