Propanal (Noun)
Meaning
A colorless liquid aldehyde.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Propanal is a colorless liquid aldehyde with a pungent, irritating smell, used in the production of plastics and resins.
- The compound propanal is highly reactive and can undergo various chemical reactions to form different products.
- Propanal is a volatile liquid that evaporates quickly, releasing a strong, unpleasant odor into the air.
- In organic chemistry, propanal is often used as a starting material for the synthesis of more complex molecules.
- Propanal is also known as propionaldehyde, and it is commonly used in the manufacture of perfumes, dyes, and other chemicals.