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  1. acetaldehyde, ethanalnoun

    a colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde used chiefly in the manufacture of acetic acid and perfumes and drugs

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  1. ethanalnoun

    The IUPAC name for acetaldehyde, rarely used in research or industry.

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  1. ethanal

    Acetaldehyde (IUPAC systematic name ethanal) is an organic chemical compound with the formula CH3CHO, sometimes abbreviated by chemists as MeCHO (Me = methyl). It is a colorless liquid or gas, boiling near room temperature. It is one of the most important aldehydes, occurring widely in nature and being produced on a large scale in industry. Acetaldehyde occurs naturally in coffee, bread, and ripe fruit, and is produced by plants. It is also produced by the partial oxidation of ethanol by the liver enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase and is a contributing cause of hangover after alcohol consumption. Pathways of exposure include air, water, land, or groundwater, as well as drink and smoke. Consumption of disulfiram inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, the enzyme responsible for the metabolism of acetaldehyde, thereby causing it to build up in the body. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has listed acetaldehyde as a Group 1 carcinogen. Acetaldehyde is "one of the most frequently found air toxins with cancer risk greater than one in a million".

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  1. ethanal

    Ethanal, also known as acetaldehyde, is a flammable and colorless liquid with a strong and fruity odor. It is an organic compound and an aldehyde that is commonly represented by the chemical formula CH3CHO. Ethanal is used in the manufacture of perfumes, dyes, and drugs, and is also a frequent intermediate product in organic synthesis. Though it naturally occurs in ripe fruits and vegetables, it is also a potential carcinogen when ingested in large amounts, such as through excessive alcohol consumption.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ethanal in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ethanal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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