Aldehyde Compound
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An Aldehyde Compound is a organic compound containing a functional group with the structure −CHO, consisting of a carbonyl center (a carbon double-bonded to oxygen) with the carbon atom also bonded to hydrogen and to any generic alkyl or side chain R group.
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- See: Alcohol Dehydrogenase (ADH), Alkyl, Alcohol.
References
2021
- (Wikipedia, 2021) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aldehyde Retrieved:2021-6-21.
- Chemically, an aldehyde is a compound containing a functional group with the structure −CHO, consisting of a carbonyl center (a carbon double-bonded to oxygen) with the carbon atom also bonded to hydrogen and to any generic alkyl or side chain R group. [1] The functional group itself (i.e. without the "R" side chain) is known as an aldehyde or formyl group.
Aldehydes, which are generally created by removing a hydrogen from an alcohol, are common in organic chemistry; the most well-known is formaldehyde. As they are frequently strongly sciented, many fragrances are or contain aldehydes.
- Chemically, an aldehyde is a compound containing a functional group with the structure −CHO, consisting of a carbonyl center (a carbon double-bonded to oxygen) with the carbon atom also bonded to hydrogen and to any generic alkyl or side chain R group. [1] The functional group itself (i.e. without the "R" side chain) is known as an aldehyde or formyl group.