propanal

Note that propanol is a different compound. Propionaldehyde is the organic compound with the formula CH3CH2CHO. It is the only 3-carbon aldehyde and is a structural isomer of acetone. It is a colourless liquid with a slightly irritating, fruity odour.Propionaldehyde is mainly produced through the hydroformylation, by combining synthesis gas (carbon monoxide and hydrogen) with ethylene using a metal catalyst:CO + H2 + C2H4 → CH3CH2CHO
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Noun
1. a colorless liquid aldehyde
(synonym) propionaldehyde
(hypernym) aldehyde

n. propanal

propanal