propanal
Definition
- Noun:
- A colorless liquid aldehyde: Propanal is an organic chemical compound, specifically an aldehyde with the formula CH₃CH₂CHO. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a pungent, fruity odor.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Propanal is used as a precursor in the production of plastics and other chemicals.
- The characteristic smell of propanal is often described as sharp and fruity.
- In the laboratory, propanal can be oxidized to form propionic acid.
Advanced Usage
- Chemical Synthesis: Propanal is a key intermediate in industrial organic synthesis.
- The company's process efficiently converts ethylene to propanal.
- As a Solvent: Due to its properties, it can act as a solvent in certain specialized applications.
- The reaction was carried out using propanal as the solvent.
Variants and Related Words
- Propionaldehyde: This is a synonym for propanal. It is the more common systematic name.
- Propionaldehyde is another name for the compound propanal.
- Aldehyde (n): The general class of organic compounds to which propanal belongs, characterized by a carbonyl group bonded to a hydrogen atom and an R group.
- Formaldehyde and propanal are both examples of aldehydes.
Synonyms
- Propionaldehyde: The IUPAC-preferred name for this compound.
Notes on Different Meanings
- The term "propanal" refers specifically to this single chemical compound. It does not have other common meanings outside of chemistry.
Noun
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a colorless liquid aldehyde
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